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What kind of diet is best to prevent colon cancer

What kind of diet is best to prevent colon cancer?
I just found out I am genetically predisposed to have it at an earlier age.
Cancer - 8 Answers
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Diets that are thought to increase the risk of colon cancer are ones high in red meat, refined sugar and low in fiber, fruit and vegetables. For more information on diet and when you should undergo screening, check out colon cancer on WebMD or emdicine.
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High Fiber diet.
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HIGH IN FIBER
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vegetables and fruits w/ high fiber
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Fiber, Fiber, Fiber is the answer. A diet rich in natural fiber is extremely important to prevent colon cancer. It is the "Draino" that is needed to rid your intestines of all yucky things in it that "caught" in it on a daily basis. Also, drink pleny of water. Of course, if your predisposed to it, you should get regular coloscopys when you are about 40-50 years old. Consult your doctor.
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There are many reasons and factors for getting cancer including colon cancer. Dietary risk factors. Studies show that a diet high in red meat and low in fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry and fish increases the risk of colorectal cancer. In June 2005, a study by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition suggested that diets high in red and processed meat, as well as those low in fiber, are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Individuals who frequently ate fish showed a decreased risk.However, other studies have cast doubt on the claim that diets high in fiber decrease the risk of colorectal cancer. The nature of the relationship between dietary fiber and risk of colorectal cancer remains controversial.
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Agree with answers provided above. Probably also best to avoid large amounts of fats in diet, especially eliminate trans-fats.
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Unfornately, diet is just one factor that plays a part. Exercise, use of alcohol and drugs, environment, genetics and just plain old dump luck are also involved. Live healthy in as many aspects as you can, get regular check-ups and pray. If you do make good health choices and are still afflicted, take heart in knowing that those same positive factors will help you should you have to battle-proper diet, exercise, limited alcohol, etc. I found out in Feb. 2006 that I have cancer. Doctors figure I have had it for 8 years (give or take) Because I consistently have made good health choices, my body was able to function normally while displaying no effects during that time! Obviously, my cancer is rather advanced but I am having good success in my fight because of the same factors that shielded me initially.

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