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Risk Factors & Signs/Symptoms
Screening
Nutrition
100

Name 3 signs and symptoms potentially related to colorectal cancer.

  • Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
  • Diarrhea and/or constipation
  • Narrowing of stool
  • Persistent abdominal discomfort
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Chronic fatigue or weakness
100

A test that allows a provider to view the entire colon with a small camera called a scope and remove polyps.

Colonoscopy

100

A type of carbohydrate the body cannot digest.

Fiber

200

Name 3 risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer.

Family history in first degree relatives, inflammatory bowel disease, smoking, red/processed meats, alcohol, diabetes mellitus, little physical activity, obesity, hypovitaminosis D

200

The age should you start getting screened for colorectal cancer

40, but earlier if you have a family history of your mother, father, sister, and/or brother has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

200

A type of dietary fiber that dissolves in water.

Soluble fiber

300

These groups have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer

Alaska Native and American Indian people

300

A stool test that can be done at home and returned to your provider for further testing. The stool is evaluated for blood or DNA changes

FIT Test

300

A type of fiber that does not dissolve in water, and adds bulk to stool to promote regular bowel movements. 

insoluble fiber

300

By making these lifestyle choices you  decrease your risk of getting colorectal cancer

  • Eat well – Aim for a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and other plant food, all of which are packed with dietary fiber and nutrients. Avoid processed meats and lower your red meat intake.
  • Get exercise – Aim for 30 – 60 minutes of exercise per day
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Avoid consuming alcohol or tobacco
300

Recommended every 10 years

Colonoscopy

300
A food that contains insoluble fiber
  • Whole grains: Wheat bran, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat bread
  • Legumes: Beans, lentils, peas
  • Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds
  • Fruits: Apples, pears, berries
  • Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green beans
  • Popcorn 
400

Colorectal cancers take time to develop and may not have detectable symptoms right away

True
400

Recommended every year or every three years, depending on the test

FIT Test

400

A food that contains soluble fiber

  • Beans and lentils: Black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils
  • Oats: Oatmeal, oat bran
  • Apples: All varieties
  • Bananas: Ripe bananas
  • Citrus fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, mandarins
  • Vegetables: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, carrots
  • Nuts and seeds: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, almonds
  • Whole grains: Barley, rye, quinoa
  • Psyllium: A fiber supplement