PAT 20A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Endothelium, Glycemic Index, Fine-Needle Aspiration

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Colorectal cancer: discuss epidemiology of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer: a malignant disease of the colon, the rectum, or both: second most common cause of cancer death in canada, approximately one half of all colon cancers occur in the. Incidence of colorectal cancer at specific sites varies rectosigmoid area. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age, especially after 50 years of age. Persons over 50 years of age are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer. Familial adenomatous polyposis (fap: colorectal polyps, chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Family history of colorectal cancer or adenomas: a family history of polyposis (numerous polyps) or colorectal cancer increases risk for colorectal cancer. The risk is greater when a first-degree relative has been affected, especially when diagnosed before 60 years of age. A diet that includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, and grains may decrease risk for colorectal cancer. Sedentary lifestyle: a sedentary lifestyle increases risk for colorectal cancer.

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