● CRC is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the US
● CRC is the third most comon type of cancer in both men and women
● Over 147,500 new cases of CRC are diagnosed each year
● More than 57,100 people die from CRC each year
Risk Facts:
● People with Inflamatory Bowel Disease or Crohn’s Disease
● A personal or family history of CRC or colorectal polyps
● Lack of regular physical activity
● Low fruit and vegetable intake and a low fiber / high fat diet
● Other factors: Age, Obesity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use
Guidlines: Screening is recomended for all adults aged 50 or older.
● iFOBT every year
● Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
● Double contrast barium enema every 5 years
● Total colon examination by colonoscopy every 10 years
