Back to Course What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer 0% Complete 0/0 Steps Colon Cancer Risks and Symptoms The Importance of Early Detection and Prevention Why Should I Check My Stool for Blood? Non-invasive Colon Cancer Screening The Gold Standard for Colon Cancer Screening Self Assessment All Courses Resume Lesson What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer Self Assessment Lesson 6 of 6 In Progress ← Previous Self Assessment Colonoscopy Assessment What is your age?Do you have any family members diagnosed with colon cancer? Mother Father Sibling Aunt/Uncle (blood relative) Grandparent Do you have any family member who has had a polyp or polyps removed during a colonoscopy? (Polyps are often precancerous. If a family member has had a polyp removed, he/she might be more prone to colon cancer and likely has more frequent colonoscopies) Mother Father Sibling Aunt/Uncle (blood relative) Grandparent Have you noticed any blood in your stool? (Polyps near the anus may be irritated by bowel movements and prone to bleeding. However there are other causes of rectal bleeding like hemorrhoids and fissures). Yes No Have you ever been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? (IBS can cause inflammation in the colon, which may precipitate polyps) Yes No Have you experienced abdominal pain that lasted longer than a few days? (Large polyps in certain places can hurt) Yes No Have you noticed a change in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation or dark stool) for more than a few days? Yes No Have you recently been diagnosed with anemia? (Polyps can bleed slowly over time). Yes No
