MSRA: Colorectal Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the screening programme for colorectal cancer?
A
Men and women aged 60-74 FIT every 2 years
2
Q
What is the tumour marker for colorectal cancer?
A
CEA
3
Q
What type of resection is used for sigmoid cancer?
A
High anterior resection
4
Q
What type of resection is used for rectal cancer?
A
Anterior resection
5
Q
What type of resection is used for anal verge cancer?
A
AP excision
6
Q
Who gets a FIT test to investigate for GI cancer?
A
Anyone with IDA, change in bowel habit, abdominal mass
Over 40 with 2/3 (weight loss, bleeding or abdominal pain)
Over 50 with: rectal bleeding, abdominal pain or weight loss
Over 60 with anaemia even if not IDA
