Construct | For CRC Screening | Against CRC Screening |
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Risk of Cancer | It is important to me to get screened for colon cancer even though the risk of getting colon cancer is small. | It is not important for me to get screened for colon cancer because the risk of getting colon cancer is small. |
Functional Status | I understand that the prep and colonoscopy can be difficult but I don't think it would bother me that much. | I understand that the prep and colonoscopy can be difficult and I think it would bother me. |
Priority | Based on my present condition, colon cancer screening is important compared with other health concerns. | Based on my present condition, colon cancer screening is not important compared with other health concerns. |
Other Screening Decisions | I like to prevent health problems before I have symptoms. | I don't like to look for health symptoms that aren't causing me problems. |
Treatment | I would want surgery if colon cancer was found even though it may not extend my life. | I would not want surgery if colon cancer was found even if there was a chance it could extend my life. |
Worry | Getting colon cancer screening would give me peace of mind. | Getting colon cancer screening would not give me peace of mind. |
Knowing I Have Cancer | I would want to know if I have cancer even if the cancer would not cause me any problems. | I do not want to know if I have cancer if the cancer would not cause me problems. |
Complications From Screening | I am willing to take the risk of having a complication in order to have a chance to benefit from colon cancer screening. | I am not willing to take the risk of having a complication in order to have a chance to benefit from colon cancer screening. |
Uncertainty | It is important for me to be screened for colon cancer even though it is uncertain whether or not it will prolong my life. | It is not important for me to be screened for colon cancer because it is uncertain whether or not it will prolong my life. |