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Colon Cancer: COLORECTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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Record your answers to the following questions: |
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Do you have a family history of colon or rectal cancer? (Immediate family only: mother, father, sibling) |
YES |
NO |
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Do you have a personal history of colon or rectal cancer? |
YES |
NO |
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a. If yes, when was it discovered? |
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Do you have a history of colitis? |
YES |
NO |
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Do you have a personal history of colon or rectal polyps? |
YES |
NO |
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Have you ever had: |
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a. Breast cancer |
YES |
NO |
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b. Ovarian cancer |
YES |
NO |
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c. Endometrial (uterine) cancer |
YES |
NO |
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d. None of the above |
YES |
NO |
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6. |
Have you ever had a colon examination? |
YES |
NO |
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If yes, please circle what type: |
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a. Digital exam by a physician |
YES |
NO |
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b. Proctoscopy |
YES |
NO |
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c. Flexible sigmoidoscopy |
YES |
NO |
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d. Colonoscopy |
YES |
NO |
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e. Barium enema |
YES |
NO |
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If yes, please indicate date of your last exam: |
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Have you noticed blood in: |
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a. Your stool |
YES |
NO |
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b. In the toilet water |
YES |
NO |
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c. On the toilet paper following a bowel movement |
YES |
NO |
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Have you noticed a change in your bowel habits recently? |
YES |
NO |
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions you should see your doctor and begin colon cancer screening
This material is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the medical advice of your doctor or any other health care professional. Always consult with your physician if you are in any way concerned about your health.
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