Colon Cancer Risk Assessment ColoCRA

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel.

Take the risk assessment tool below to find out more.

Choose the language that you wish to use to take the assessment.

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Colon Cancer Risk Assessment questionnaire survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

1. What is your gender/sex?

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(The proportions of colorectal cancer cases in the rectum and sigmoid colon are higher in males than females.)

Male

Female

2. What is your age?

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(Majority of colorectal cancers occur in people older than 50 and the risk increases with age.)

1 to 19 years old

20 to 49 years old

50 to 59 years old

60 to 64 years old

65 to 69 years old

70 years old and older

3. What is your ethnicity (race)?

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(Chinese ethnicity had the highest colorectal cancer incidence rate, followed by Malay, Indian, and the other races in Malaysia.)

Malay

Chinese

Indian

Iban (Sarawak)

Bidayuh (Sarawak)

Melanau (Sarawak)

Lun Dayeh/Orang Ulu (Sarawak)

Kadazan-Dusun (Sabah)

Bajau (Sabah)

Orang Asli (Peninsular Malaysia)

Others

4. How often do you consume red meat?

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(A person who consumes 100 grams of red meat every day (or 700 grams per week) has a 17% higher chance of getting colorectal cancer compared to those who does not eat red meat.)

At least once per day (always)

1 to 3 times per week (often)

1 to 3 times per month (occasionally)

Less than 5 times per year (rarely)

None at all (never)

5. How often do you consume processed food (canned and preserved food)?

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(A high intake of preserved foods (whether animal or plant source) was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.)

At least once a day (always)

1 to 3 times per week (often)

1 to 3 times per month (occasionally)

Less than 5 times per year (rarely)

None at all (never)

6. How often do you consume fresh fruits and vegetables?

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(High fibre food such as fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.)

At least once a day (always)

1 to 3 times a week (often)

1 to 3 times a month (occasionally)

Less than 5 times in a year (rarely)

None at all (never)

7. Are you currently suffering from diabetes?

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(People with Type 2 diabetes have a 27% greater chance of developing colon cancer as compared to their non-diabetic peers.)

Yes

8. Do you often experience abdominal pain that is not due to externally-inflicted injuries?

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(Stomach bloating, distention, cramps or pain in the abdominal or bowel region can be symptoms of colon or rectal cancer. Please consult your general practitioner if blood was found in your stools. The presentation of blood in the stools can be bright red blood streaks, blood clots, blood and mucus, or dark, black and, tarry stools.)

Always

Once in a while

Never

9. How often do you have severe diarrhoea that is not due to food poisoning?

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(Severe diarrhoea can be a sign of colorectal cancer. Please consult your general practitioner if there is an unexplained weight loss and blood was found in your stools.)

Always

Once in a while

Never

10. What is your weight status?

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(Excess fat can create a low-oxygen environment, leading to inflammation, which can increase the risk of developing cancer. Obesity-related inflammation has been linked to colorectal cancer.)

Underweight

Normal weight

Overweight

Obese

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12. Have you been diagnosed with Colon Cancer?

Yes

13. If yes, which treatment are you getting / did you get?

No treatment

Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy

Surgery

Alternative medicine

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