colorectal cancer and screening Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer
A
Familial risk - HNPCC, FAP
Inflammatory bowel disease
Age
Male
Diet low in fibre
Alcohol
Smoking
Diabetes
2
Q
What are colorectal polyps
A
Adenomas which if left untreated can become cancerous
3
Q
How does colorectal cancer present
A
- Rectal bleeding
- Altered bowel habit for 4 weeks
- Iron defficiency anaemia
- Palpable mass
- Systemic symptoms - weight loss and anorexia..
4
Q
What investigations are done for colorectal cancer
A
Colonoscopy - can be therapeutic as well
CT colonography is preferred imaging used
5
Q
What is the treatment for colorectal cancer
A
Surgery - stoma formation common - colostomy
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy - rectal cancer only
6
Q
What is FIT testing
A
Test for human haemoglobin in stool
7
Q
What is FAP
A
Familial adenamatous polyposis - autosomal dominant condition where there are multiple adenomas throughout the colon
