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Knowledge Is the Key to Colon Cancer The more you know about colorectal cancer, the more likely you are to survive this often-fatal disease. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on this critical topic for older adults. For more information about colorectal cancer, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website called Screen for Life at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/screenforlife/. Answers appear at bottom. You have 8 questions to answer. 1 Colorectal cancer -- cancer of the colon or rectum -- is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.   True   False 2 Colorectal cancer strikes older adults more frequently than those younger than 65.   True   False 3 Colorectal cancer can develop with few or no symptoms.   True   False 4 Colorectal cancer can develop anywhere in the large intestine (also called the colon).   True   False 5 A family history of the disease puts you at greater risk for developing colorectal cancer yourself.   True   False 6 A colonoscopy is the only test available for colorectal cancer screening.   True   False 7 A regular exercise routine can help reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.   True   False 8 Keeping your weight under control can help reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.   True   False

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