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American Cancer Society 0 Infographics 0 2016//Colorectal Cancer.Catching It Early/l page 2 <br /> WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? <br /> REDUCE YOUR RISK BY MANAGING YOUR DIET,WEIGHT,AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. <br /> DIET BODY MASS INDEX ACTIVITY LIFESTYLE <br /> A BMI of 25 K <br /> or higher is • <br /> considered v <br /> 25+ or obese. <br /> IF YOU'RE 50 OR OLDER`TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT GETTING TESTED. <br /> Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Fairly quick i•Doesn't view upper part of colon <br /> Slender tube inserted through the rectum into the colon. ;•Sedation usually not used Can't see or remove all polyps <br /> Provides visual exam of rectum and lower part of colon. Does not require a specialist Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br /> Should be done every 5 years <br /> Colonoscopy Can usually view entire colon Costs more than other tests <br /> Direct exam of colon and rectum.Polyps removed if Can biopsy and remove polyps -Higher risk than other tests <br /> present.Required for abnormal results frorn other tests. -,Done every 10 years ••.Full bowel preparation needed <br /> l <br /> Double-contrast Barium Enema Can usually view entire colon i Can miss small polyps <br /> X-ray exam of colon.Barium sulfate is put in through the Relatively safe Cari t remove polyps during test <br /> rectum and spreads throughout the colon. No sedation needed ! Full bowel preparation needed <br /> Should be done every 5 years ;•Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br /> CT Colonography Fairly quick and safe -Still fairly new test <br /> Detailed,cross-sectional,24D or 3-D views of the colon Can usually view entire colon -Cati t remove polyps during test <br /> and rectum with an x-ray machine tinked to a computer No sedation needed Full bowel preparation needed <br /> Should be done every 5 years Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br /> Guaiac-based Fecal Occult Blood Test/Fecal No direct risk to the colon May miss some polyps/cancers <br /> Immunochemical Test No bowel preparation Done every year <br /> Can detect blood in stool caused by tumors or polyps. Sampling done at home Colonoscopy needed if abnornal <br /> Health care provider gives patient at-home kit. <br /> Stool DNA Test No direct risk to the colon May miss some polyps/cancers <br /> Looks for certain DNAchatiges from cancer or polyps No bowel preparation Done every 3 years <br /> cells.Health cane provider has.kit sent to patient. Sampling done at home Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br /> For average-risk individuals with no symptoms,tesing should begin at age 50.If you are at increased risk or are experiencing symptoms,speak to your health care provider right away. <br /> Symptoms include:Rectal bleeding,blood in the stool,dark-or black-colored stoots,'change in shape of stool,lower stomach cramping,unnecessary urge to have a bowel movement, <br /> prolonged constipation or diarrhea,and unintentional weight loss. <br /> A UNITED <br /> FORCE AGAINST CANCER Z Leam More//cancer.org/colon <br /> The American Cancer Society is an organization of 2.5 million strong.From prevention to diagnosis,from treatment to Detect It Early Il cancer.org/colontesting <br /> recovery,we're here every step of the way.Together,we are a united force against colorectal cancer and all cancers. Live Healthy/l cancer.org/nupa <br /> ,®2016 American Cancer Society.Inc.All rights reserved.The American Cancer Society is a qualified$01(c)(3)tax-exempt <br /> organization and donations are taxdeduclible to the full exteni of the law. <br /> ,5_4.3 <br />