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What is being researched to potentially increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer?
What is being researched to potentially increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer?
- Family history of breast cancer
- Ultrasound results
- Alcohol consumption
- BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations (correct)
What is the purpose of a complete blood count (CBC) in detecting colorectal cancer?
What is the purpose of a complete blood count (CBC) in detecting colorectal cancer?
- To indicate bleeding in the large intestine or rectum (correct)
- To detect lymph node involvement
- To detect liver tumors
- To plan treatment for rectal cancer
What is the limitation of endorectal ultrasound in detecting cancer?
What is the limitation of endorectal ultrasound in detecting cancer?
- It cannot accurately detect cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or beyond the pelvis (correct)
- It is not suitable for planning treatment
- It cannot detect liver tumors
- It is not effective for detecting rectal cancer
What is the recommended daily limit for men to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?
What is the recommended daily limit for men to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?
What is the purpose of a chest x-ray in diagnosing colorectal cancer?
What is the purpose of a chest x-ray in diagnosing colorectal cancer?
Why is family health history important in assessing the risk of colorectal cancer?
Why is family health history important in assessing the risk of colorectal cancer?
What is the primary function of the anus?
What is the primary function of the anus?
What is the name of the tissue that attaches the colon to the abdominal wall?
What is the name of the tissue that attaches the colon to the abdominal wall?
What is the term for abnormal growths in the colon and rectum that can potentially turn into cancer?
What is the term for abnormal growths in the colon and rectum that can potentially turn into cancer?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the ranking of colorectal cancer in terms of its worldwide prevalence?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the ranking of colorectal cancer in terms of its worldwide prevalence?
What is the process called that determines the severity of colorectal cancer and the best treatment method?
What is the process called that determines the severity of colorectal cancer and the best treatment method?
What is the percentage of all cancer cases attributed to colorectal cancer?
What is the percentage of all cancer cases attributed to colorectal cancer?
What is a characteristic of the symptoms of proximal colon tumors?
What is a characteristic of the symptoms of proximal colon tumors?
What is the definition of Stage 0 Colorectal Cancer?
What is the definition of Stage 0 Colorectal Cancer?
What happens when the cancer is located in the distal colon?
What happens when the cancer is located in the distal colon?
What is characteristic of Stage 3B Colorectal Cancer?
What is characteristic of Stage 3B Colorectal Cancer?
In which stage of Colorectal Cancer has the cancer spread to distant tissues and organs?
In which stage of Colorectal Cancer has the cancer spread to distant tissues and organs?
What is a characteristic of Colorectal Cancer in its early stages?
What is a characteristic of Colorectal Cancer in its early stages?