Which one of these statements are TRUE about colon cancer?
a. All colorectal cancers arise from polyps.
b. Prognosis is not very good even if caught early.
c. Stools are usually guiaic negative.
d. There is no mucus in the stool.
A
Colorectal cancer is the third most common site of new cancers and deaths in the United States. Almost all colorectal cancers arise from polyps, an abnormal growth of tissue that protrudes into the colon. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include age 50 or older, history of polyps, family history of polyps and/or colorectal cancer, a history of ulcerative colitis, and a diet high in fat and low in fiber. Prognosis is very good if the cancer is caught in the early stages. Signs and symptoms include a change in bowel habits, weight loss, anemia, obstruction, guaiac-positive stools, mucus in stools, and abdominal or rectal pain.
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