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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 />•~ 4l ,rte <br />A BMI of 25 K <br />or higher is • <br />considered v <br />©® overweight <br />25+ or obese. <br />IF YOU'RE 50 OR OLDER` TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT GETTING TESTED. <br />Flexible Sigmoidoscopy • Fairly quick ; • 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 <br />Direct exam of colon and rectum. Polyps removed if Can biopsy and remove polyps <br />present. Required for abnormal results from other tests, •.Done every 10 years <br />Double-contrast Barium Enema Can usually view entire colon <br />X-ray exam of colon. Barium sulfate is put in through the Relatively safe <br />rectum and spreads throughout the colon. No sedation needed <br />Should be done every 5 years <br />CT Colonography Fairly quick and safe <br />Detailed, cross-sectional, 24D or 3-D views of the colon Can usually view entire colon <br />and rectum with an x-ray machine tin ked to a computer No sedation needed <br />Should be done every 5 years <br />Guaiac -based Fecal Occult Blood Test f Fecal <br />No direct risk to the colon <br />Immunochemical Test <br />No bowel preparation <br />Can detect blood in stool caused by tumors or polyps. <br />Sampling done at home <br />Health care provider gives patient at-home kit. <br />Stool DNA Test <br />No direct risk to the colon <br />Looks for certain DNAchatiges from cancer or polyps <br />No bowel preparation <br />cells. Health care provider has.kit sent to patient. <br />Sampling done at home <br />Costs more than other tests <br />- Higher risk than other tests <br />• •.Full bowel preparation needed <br />f_ <br />i Can miss small polyps <br />Cari t remove polyps during test <br />Full bowel preparation needed <br />Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br />Still fairly new test <br />- Cati t remove polyps during test <br />Full bowel preparation needed <br />Colonoscopy needed if abnormal <br />May miss some polypstcancers <br />Done every year <br />Colonoscopy needed if abnornal <br />May miss some polyps/cancers <br />Done every 3 years <br />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 preventioh 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 />