Colorectal Cancer Awareness Crossword

Definition: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum.
This starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become this, and can spread to other areas of the body.
Definition: Concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development
These polyps sometimes change into cancer
These polyps are more common, but in general they are not pre-cancerous.
This is another pre-cancerous condition, is an area in a polyp or in the lining of the colon or rectum where the cells look abnormal (but not like true cancer cells).
The first section is called the ________ colon; it begins with a pouch called the cecum, where undigested food is received from the small intestine, and extends upward on the right side of the abdomen.
The second section is called the ___________ colon because it travels across the body from the right to the left side.
The third section is called the ___________ colon because it travels down on the left side.
The fourth section is called the ________ colon because of its “S” shape; the ___________ colon joins the rectum, which connects to the anus.
____________________ make up more than 95% of colorectal cancers. These cancers start in cells that make mucus to lubricate the inside of the colon and rectum.