Test Your Colon Cancer IQ
Test Your Colon Cancer IQ
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Question 1 |
What is the best way to screen for colon cancer?
A | Flexible Sigmoidoscopy |
B | Colonoscopy |
C | Fecal Blood Test |
Question 1 Explanation:
A colonoscopy makes it possible to view the entire colon (a flexible sigmoidoscopy only views a portion) as well as remove polyps immediately. It is considered the "gold standard" in the early discovery of colon cancer.
Question 2 |
How curable is colorectal and colon cancer?
A | 90% curable |
B | 50/50 remission rate |
C | Always fatal |
Question 2 Explanation:
When colon cancer is found in the early stage, 90 percent of patients were still alive five years later.
Question 3 |
What lifestyle factor(s) can put someone at risk for colon cancer?
A | Obesity |
B | Age |
C | High-fat, low fiber diet |
D | All of the above |
Question 3 Explanation:
Although the most important risk factor is age, all of the above increase your chances of getting colon cancer.
Question 4 |
The most common treatment for any stage of colon cancer is:
A | Chemotherapy |
B | Surgery |
C | Colostomy |
Question 4 Explanation:
Removing the cancer is the most common treatment. Depending on the case, chemotherapy and radiation are sometimes also used.
Question 5 |
The presence of colon polyps means I have cancer.
A | True |
B | False |
C | A biopsy will need to be conducted to determine that. |
Question 5 Explanation:
Most polyps are not cancerous (benign) but over time some types of polyps can turn into cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them.
Question 6 |
Which of the following is an early symptom of colon cancer?
A | Unexplained weight loss |
B | Persistent change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or both |
C | Blood in the stool |
D | There are no warning signs |
Question 6 Explanation:
The first three choices can be symptoms of later stage colon cancer. However, in its early stages, colon cancer rarely has symptoms. That is why screenings are so important.
Question 7 |
Which of the following preventive measures is the most effective way to reduce your risk?
A | Increasing calcium intake |
B | Getting screened regularly |
C | Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables |
Question 7 Explanation:
Although living a healthy lifestyle is important, screening is the most important step to take.
Question 8 |
Colon cancer affects more men than women.
A | True |
B | False |
C | Affects both about the same. |
Question 8 Explanation:
Colon cancer rates are roughly the same for men and women.
Question 9 |
When should screening for colon cancer begin if no other risk factors are present?
A | Age 30 |
B | Age 40 |
C | Age 50 |
Question 9 Explanation:
If no other risk factors are present, screening should start at age 50. If you have a direct relative (mother, father, sibling, aunt, uncle) with colon cancer, you should consider starting screenings at age 40.
Question 10 |
What family history increases the risk for colon cancer?
A | Heart Disease and Diabetes |
B | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
C | Colon Cancer |
D | B and C |
Question 10 Explanation:
Family history of colon cancer may increase your risk.
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