Are You at Risk for Colon Cancer?

Take this quiz and find out!

1. Are you over the age of 50?
2. Has anyone in your immediate family had colon cancer or precancerous colon polyps?
3. Have you personally had colon cancer or precancerous colon polyps?
4. Have you had endometrial or ovarian cancer under age 50?

If you answered yes …

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be at increased risk for colon cancer, and you should discuss screening colonoscopy with your doctor.

Talia Zenlea, MD

Talia Zenlea, MD is the founder of bellyblog.ca. She is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist, and mother of 3 rambunctious boys and a well-behaved Labradoodle. She is passionate about good food, good friends, good weather, and empowering women to take charge of their own health and well being. See all of Talia's articles.

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