Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Test your knowledge!

The lifetime risk for developing colorectal cancer is:

1 in 21 for men; 1 in 23 for women

1 in 10 for men; 1 in 15 for women

1 in 20 for men; 1 in 10 for women

1 in 5 for both men and women

The ACS estimates the number of new diagnoses of colorectal cancer to be approximately:

50,000

95,000

100,000

136,000

Risk factors for colorectal cancer include all of the following except:

History of IBD

Physical inactivity

Being overweight

A history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer

All of the above are risk factors for colorectal cancer

True or False? Foods in Diets high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains have been linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but fiber supplements have not been shown to help.

True

False

One of the most powerful preventative measures for reducing risk of colorectal cancer is:

Avoid excess alcohol

Regular colorectal cancer screening

Limit red and processed meats

Increase level of physical activity

1. Most colorectal cancers begin as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum called a ________.

The two main types of polyps that form on the lining of the colon and rectum are adenomatous polyps (adenomas) and hyperplastic polyps. _____________ have the ability to sometimes change into cancer and are therefore called a pre-cancerous condition.

When colorectal cancer is found at an early age, the 5-year relative survival rate is approximately:

80%

60%

90%

100%

True or False? Early colorectal cancer may not cause any symptoms, and it can take as many as 10-15 years for a polyp to develop into colorectal cancer.

True

False

For people at average risk, the ACS recommends that a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) be completed:

Every year

Every 3 years

Every 10 years

Once in a lifetime at age 50

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