Colorectal cancer - referral

Question 1

2 week referral - > 40 years criteria

Answer 1

1. unexplained weight loss
   AND
2. abdominal pain

Question 2

2 week referral - > 50 years criteria

Answer 2

unexplained rectal bleeding

Question 3

2 week referral - > 60 years

Answer 3

1. iron deficiency anaemia
   OR
2. Change in bowel habit

Question 4

Describe the national screening programme in the UK?

Answer 4

1. Faecal occult blood testing
2. Every two years
3. men and women 60 - 74 years