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Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Screen

Are you at risk for colon cancer? Your physician is the best source of information and advice, but this assessment screen can help you determine if you at increased risk for developing colon cancer.

After you have finished answering the following questions, click "Done" to find out your results.

  1. Do you eat animal fat?
    Yes    No
  2. Are you older than 50 years?
    Yes    No
  3. Have you ever had a colon polyp?
    Yes    No
  4. Do you have inflammatory bowel disease?
    Yes    No
  5. Has a relative of yours had colon cancer?
    Yes    No
  6. Is that relative a mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter?
    Yes    No
  7. How many other relatives have had colon cancer?
    None   One    Two    More
  8. Do you have hemorrhoids?
    Yes    No
  9. Have you had an ureterosigmoidostomy?
    Yes    No
  10. Do you use tobacco?
    Yes    No

Sources:

Cancer Research Foundation of America
American Cancer Society
American Digestive Health Foundation
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation of America

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

Mon, Dec 1, 2008



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