Which of the follow statements provides accurate information
regarding cancer of the colon and rectum?
a) Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second most common type of
internal cancer in the United States.
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second most common type of
internal cancer in the United States.
b) Rectal cancer affects more than twice as many people as colon
cancer.
Colon cancer affects more than twice as many people as does rectal
cancer (94,700 for colon, 34,700 for rectum).
c) The incidence of colon and rectal cancer decreases with age.
The incidence increases with age (the incidence is highest in people
older than 85).
d) There is no hereditary component to colon cancer.
Colon cancer occurrence is higher in people with a family history of
colon cancer.
regarding cancer of the colon and rectum?
a) Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second most common type of
internal cancer in the United States.
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second most common type of
internal cancer in the United States.
b) Rectal cancer affects more than twice as many people as colon
cancer.
Colon cancer affects more than twice as many people as does rectal
cancer (94,700 for colon, 34,700 for rectum).
c) The incidence of colon and rectal cancer decreases with age.
The incidence increases with age (the incidence is highest in people
older than 85).
d) There is no hereditary component to colon cancer.
Colon cancer occurrence is higher in people with a family history of
colon cancer.