Screening and Risk Factors of Colon Neoplasia

Stool DNA test is done prior to the colonoscopy.

During the standard of care colonoscopy biopsies of rectal and colon mucosa will be taken for analysis of 15-PGDH pathway factors \[levels of prostaglandin E2 (PG E2), and mRNA for 15-PGDH, COX-1 and COX-2 expression\] as markers of risk of developing adenoma.

A Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), a Meat Preparation Questionnaire (MPQ), and a Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ), all developed at the University of Arizona Cancer Center will be used to collect dietary and physical activity data. Risk Factor Questionnaire (RFQ) developed by the University of Southern California will be used to collect general risk information. Stool (sDNA) test patient satisfaction survey.