Question

A 71-year-old male has been recently diagnosed with a stage III tumor of colorectal cancer, and is attempting to increase his knowledge base of his diagnosis. Which statement about colorectal cancer demonstrates a sound understanding of the disease?

Answer 1

Answer:

While diet is thought to play a role in the development of colorectal cancer, the ultimate causes are largely unknown.

Explanation:

Colorectal cancer is a cancer related to the end of the digestive system in either the colon or the rectum. It is treatable if caught early enough by medical professionals.

Cancer can be caused by a number of factors, and those factors change depending on where the cancer is located. Since we are in the digestive tract, the obvious reason for cancer can be linked to diet. However, there is little evidence to support this, and the ultimate reasons remain unknown.