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Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening and Diagnosis

Colorectal cancer – cancers of the colon or rectum – will affect more than

147,500 new people this year. Both men and women develop colorectal cancer and

it is most common in people over the age of 50. Screening for colorectal

cancer is crucial because this disease is most treatable when it is found

early.

RISK FACTORS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER:

AGE: The disease is most common in people over the age of 50.

POLYPS: Polyps are grape-like benign (noncancerous) growths on the inner

walls of the colon. Finding and removing polyps may prevent the development of

colorectal cancer.

PERSONAL HISTORY: A woman who has previously had cancer of the breast, ovary

or uterus may have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Also,

if you had colorectal cancer you may be at risk for developing it again.

FAMILY HISTORY: Family history has been shown to play a role in colorectal

cancer.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Ulcerative Colitis is when the lining of the colon

becomes inflamed. A person who has had ulcerative colitis for many years is at

an

increased risk for developing colorectal cancer.

These are just some of the risk factors for colorectal cancer;

talk to your doctor about your personal risk

There are four SCREENING TESTS for colorectal cancer. People over 50 or

people who are at an increased risk may have these tests performed on a regular

basis. You and your doctor should decide what is best for you.

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT): This is a chemical test that finds blood in

stool samples. While an FOBT tests for warning signs, the other three tests

below look inside the body for polyps.

HOW OFTEN: Every year

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Performed in your doctor's office or in a hospital,

a flexible Sigmoidoscopy is a visual examination of the rectum and lower

portion of the colon. Your doctor can search for polyps through the eyepiece of

the tube.

HOW OFTEN: Every 5 year

Double Contrast Barium Enema: Using an x-ray in a clinic or a hospital, your

doctor injects a liquid called barium sulfate and air into the rectum in

order to get a view of the large intestine.

HOW OFTEN: Every 5 years

Colonoscopy: This procedure, similar to Sigmoidoscopy, allows your doctor to

see the lining of the entire colon instead of just the lower portion. Also,

your doctor can remove polyps during a colonoscopy to prevent cancer.

HOW OFTEN: Every 10 years

Colorectal cancer can develop without symptoms. Consult your doctor if you

experience the following WARNING SIGNS for colorectal cancer:

Rectal Bleeding

Blood in the stool

A change in the shape of your stool

Stomach discomfort including bloating, fullness, or cramps

Unexplained weight loss or fatigue

* From the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control

CancerCare Can Help

CancerCare’s staff of professional oncology social workers can help you deal

with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Our social workers offer people with

cancer and their loved ones counseling and support groups via the telephone,

online, or in person. CancerCare also offers education, information and

referrals to other resources that can help you cope with a cancer diagnosis.

For more information about any of CancerCare’s services

Visit our website at _www.cancercare.org_ (http://www.cancercare.org) or

call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)