Colorectal cancer Flashcards
1
Q
when should people receive colonoscopies?
A
At age 50 every 10 years
2
Q
Polyps
A
Tumorous mask that projects into intestinal lumen
3
Q
what does colorectal cancer start out as?
A
Polyps
4
Q
familial adematous polyposis
A
well defined hereditary disorder
Predisposes individual to intestinal polyps
5
Q
risk factors for colorectal cancer
A
Obesity, tobacco, alcohol
Physical inactivity
Type two diabetes- insulin resistance
Low fiber, high animal fat diet
decreased vitamin A, C, E
Ulcerative colitis
6
Q
s/sx colorectal cancer
A
fatigue, weak
Decreased weight
Iron deficiency anemia
Melena
D/C
Lower bowel rectal bleed
Narrow stool caliber
