Primary preventions
This type of prevention aims to stop a disease before it even starts.
What is primary prevention
This type of prevention focuses on reducing the impact of a disease after it has already started.
What is secondary prevention
Changes in this material inside your cells can lead to colorectal cancer.
What is DNA
This type of cancer is the second deadliest in Nebraska.
What is colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer ranks as this number most common cancer in both men and women
What is third
Eating a well-balanced diet is an example of this type of prevention strategy for colorectal cancer.
What is primary prevention
This general method helps detect diseases early, often before symptoms appear.
What is a diagnostic scanning
Another term for changes in DNA that can lead to cancer is this.
What are mutations (or variants)?
the U.S., rates of colorectal cancer are increasing in people under this age.
What is 50
This group, specifically of Eastern European descent, has a higher rate of colorectal cancer.
Who are Ashkenazi Jews
This lifestyle habit, often done daily, helps reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by keeping the body active.
What is exercise/physical activity
This over-the-counter medication, when taken daily, may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer progression
What is aspirin
These DNA changes that lead to colorectal cancer often occur during this period of a person’s life.
What is during their lifetime
This term describes diseases that can be passed down through families, increasing risk.
What is hereditary?
The risk of colorectal cancer increases significantly after this age.
What is 50
Limiting this substance, often found in drinks like beer and wine, can help prevent colorectal cancer.
What is alcohol?
This test checks stool samples for hidden blood, which can be an early sign of colorectal cancer
What is a fecal occult test
Besides genetics, these two factors can increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer.
What are lifestyle and environment
If someone in your family has colorectal cancer, your risk increases by about this percentage.
What is 5%
People who lack this healthy habit are at a higher risk for colorectal cancer.
What is physical activity (or exercise)
Name two lifestyle changes, besides diet and exercise, that are part of primary prevention for colorectal cancer.
What is limiting alcohol use or not using at all/smoking
Name one of the two procedures that use a scope to examine the colon and detect abnormalities early.
What is a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
This type of cancer develops when mutations in DNA build up over time, often influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
What is colorectal cancer
Because colorectal cancer can run in families, it’s important to understand this about yourself to assess your risk.
What is your genetics?
Excessive use of this substance has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
What is alcohol