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Healthy Colon: UCLA offers 10 tips to lower
risk of Colorectal Cancer
Newswise — With colorectal cancer the second
leading cause of cancer death, it’s a great
time to take a look at the health of your
colon.
"Colorectal cancer is one of the most
frequently diagnosed cancers in the U.S.,”
said Dr. James Yoo, assistant professor of
surgery at the David Geffen School of
Medicine at UCLA.
“Fortunately, colorectal
cancer can be largely prevented with early
screening or cured with early detection."
“While colorectal cancer is the second most
common cause of cancer death in the United
States, it is the most preventable major
cancer. Improvements in prevention, early
detection, and treatment have greatly
reduced the death toll from this disease,”
said Dr. J. Randolph Hecht, clinical
professor of medicine and director, GI
Oncology Program, Geffen School of Medicine
at UCLA and member of the UCLA Jonsson
Cancer Center.
10 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
1. Receive regular colorectal cancer
screenings beginning at age 50 if you are at
normal risk.
2. If you are at higher risk — due to a personal
or family history of colorectal cancer,
other cancers or inflammatory bowel disease
— talk to your doctor about screenings
before age 50.
3. Eat between 25 and 30 grams of fiber each day
— from fruits, vegetables, whole grain
breads and cereals, nuts, and beans.
4. Eat a low-fat diet. Colorectal cancer has been
associated with diets high in saturated fat.
5. Eat foods with folate, such as leafy green
vegetables.
6. Drink alcohol in moderation and quit smoking.
Alcohol and tobacco in combination are
linked to colorectal cancer and other
gastrointestinal cancers.
7. Exercise for at least 20 minutes three to four
days a week. Moderate exercise such as
walking, gardening or climbing stairs may
help reduce your risk.
8. Report to your doctor any persistent symptoms
such as blood in the stool, a change in
bowel habits, weight loss,
narrower-than-usual stools, abdominal pains
or other gastrointestinal complaints.
9. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may
increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
10. For more information, please visit the Web
site of the American Cancer Society at
http://www.cancer.org.
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