Colorectal cancer

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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), knowing and addressing lifestyle factors that increase your chances of developing colorectal cancer can give you some protection.

Additionally, although you can’t change some risk factors, it’s still important for you to know about them and discuss them with your doctor. When you should start colorectal cancer screening – they can affect your best protection against the disease.

You eat too much red or processed meat. Think beef, pork, lamb, liver, hot dogs, and sandwich meat.

You don’t exercise too much. A sedentary lifestyle has many health consequences – including an increased risk of colon cancer.
What to do: Stay active.

You are overweight or obese. What to do: Ask your doctor what a healthy weight is for you.

You smoke. Your risk increases if you smoke for a long time.
What to do: If you’re ready to quit, ask your doctor about medications and programs that can help.

Other key risk factors you can’t change

But being aware of them can help you understand your risk and take steps to minimize it.\

Your age. Most colorectal cancer is diagnosed after the age of 50.

  • Polyps (intestinal growths), especially numerous large polyps show precancerous changes.
  • Previous colorectal cancer.

Your family’s health history.

You’re risk increases if you have a first-degree relative with an inherited syndrome such as colorectal cancer, polyps, or Lynch syndrome.

Get tested on time

Your doctor can help you decide when to start screening (at age 45, unless you’re at average risk because of your personal or family health history) and which test is best for you.

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