Seven Items | Correct Answer | Percent* |
---|---|---|
1. A low fat and high fiber diet helps decrease colorectal cancer risk. | True | 70.8% |
2. The risk of colorectal cancer is higher in men than women. | False | 13.6% |
3. Physical activity decreases the risk for colorectal cancer. | True | 42.6% |
4. Colorectal cancer risk increases after age 50. | True | 69.3% |
5. A family history of colorectal cancer does not increase your risk. | False | 49.1% |
6. Finding cancer early will not increase the chances of surviving it. | False | 65.7% |
7. You only need to have a colorectal cancer screening test if you are having symptoms. | False | 67.5% |