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Writer's pictureSherlynn Koh

Colorectal cancer

Do you know about Colorectal Cancer? Overall, the most effective way to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to get screened for colorectal cancer routinely, beginning at age 45.

Almost all colorectal cancers begin as precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Such polyps can be present in the colon for years before invasive cancer develops. They may not cause any symptoms, especially early on. Colorectal cancer screening can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. In this way, colorectal cancer is prevented. Screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

Diet Medical experts often recommend a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, such as coronary artery disease and diabetes. This diet also may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Healthy Choices - Increasing physical activity - Keeping a healthy weight - Limiting alcohol consumption - Avoiding tobacco

你了解结直肠癌吗? 总体而言,降低患结直肠癌风险的最有效方法是从 45 岁开始定期进行结直肠癌筛查。

几乎所有结直肠癌都始于结肠或直肠中的癌前息肉(异常生长)。 在发生侵袭性癌症之前,这种息肉可以在结肠中存在多年。 它们可能不会引起任何症状,尤其是在早期。 结直肠癌筛查可以发现癌前息肉,以便在它们变成癌症之前将其切除。 这样,就可以预防结直肠癌。 筛查还可以及早发现结直肠癌,此时治疗效果最佳。

饮食 医学专家经常推荐低动物脂肪、高水果、蔬菜和全谷物的饮食,以降低患冠状动脉疾病和糖尿病等其他慢性疾病的风险。 这种饮食还可以降低患结直肠癌的风险。

健康的选择 - 增加体力活动 - 保持健康的体重 - 限制饮酒 - 避免吸烟


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