Incidence and Multiplicities of Adenomatous Polyps in TNM Stage I Colorectal Cancer in Korea.

Purpose: In recent years, the incidence of early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) has markedly increased in the population within the Republic of Korea. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinicopathologic features of adenomatous polyps in TNM stage I CRC patients and in the general population.

Methods: Between March 2003 and September 2009, 168 patients with stage I CRC were enrolled in this study.

Transformational experience of a student nurse with diabetes: a case study.

Purpose: The current study was aimed to investigate the transformational experience of a female student nurse living with type 1 diabetes.

Methods: A case study of a 24-year-old diabetes patient was conducted, with interviews concerning the evolving process she had lived through during the period from her later high school years to her graduation from nursing college.

Results: Followings were identified as 5-transformation process: With her diabetes-related limitation, the participant experienced 'conflict involving choosing a college and major'.