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What do you know about colorectal cancer?

Cancers of the colon and rectum together are among the most common cancers affecting Americans, according to the National Cancer Institute. They occur most often in people over 50 years old. Test your knowledge of colorectal cancer by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

How curable is colorectal cancer?
Which of these is an early symptom of this cancer?
Which of these population groups are more likely to develop it?
At which age should annual screening begin?
Which tests does the American Medical Association recommend be done annually?
Which factors may contribute to colorectal cancer?
What factors in your personal history may contribute to an increased risk?
Which of these preventive measures is the most effective means of reducing risk?
How does colorectal cancer begin?
Where is colorectal cancer the second-most common form of cancer?
Author: Floria, Barbara
Online Source: National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer: Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed: 12/15/2006
Date Last Modified: 4/24/2006