Colon Cancer? What can I do to prevent getting colon cancer? I am 29 years old and my father died of?
this illness when I was 22. He was only 54 but he fought it for 5 years. I would really like to prevent getting it. Any ideas? Thanks!
Cancer - 15 Answers
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Colon Cancer is the MOST preventable cancer and so many people DONT get checked. A Colonoscopy only needs to be done every three to five years. For more information check out Dr. Oz's book! (he was on Oprah)
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i think your best bet is asking your doctor.
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#1 get screened yearly watch you diet, low fat and eat lots of fibre. Very sorry to hear about your dad. Colon cancer is one that can be prevented if you screen for it, they can remove pollups.
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i think u need to drink lots of water
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You can exercise, dont smoke etc..., drink tomato juice i hear its got good anti cancer things in it. however sometimes cancer can just be caused by anything the air we breath jus live your life and get regular check ups to see it and nip it in the butt early pardon the pun
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Eat healthy foods . When you get to be 40 see a GI doctor, Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers , but the whole concept is to be checked regularly by a doctor when you are older.
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A high fiber diet is always recommended. And a colonoscopy exam every 3-5 years. Do this, and I bet you'll head off trouble with this problem.
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A diet high in fiber has been known to decrease chances of colon cancer. Keep an high on your bowel movenments and that they are regular. Once a day is pretty regular and that they are formed, soft of brown color. Talk to your primarly dr bout this and schedule regular colonoscopies... I wish you luck in your healthy and smart approach
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eat raw fruits and veggies and see your dr on a yearly basis if you have any changes in digesting foods go to the dr
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Definitly start getting colonoscopy's earlier than most. I believe they recommend getting screened when you're around 50, but if your father died at such a young age at it, you may be more predisposed to it, so start now. The truth is a lot of cancers like breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer start 10-20 years before you're diagnosed. The earlier you catch it the better outcome Best of luck!
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You will need a colonoscopy more often than normal because you are predisposed to the disease. A diet high in fiber and low in fat is recommended. My father too died of Colo-rectal cancer. It spreads from the colon to the liver and then everywhere after that if not caught in the early stages. The colonoscopy is nothing to worry about. I've had several and they put you in a twilight sleep and you'll never feel a thing.
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Pray, don't smoke or drink at all, eat right (fruit and vegetables), and get a colonoscopy every five years. Other than that, there's nothing you can do.
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There were 16 cancer victims in my mother's family. Of those, 13 had colon cancer. The surgeon told us that we have a genetic predisposition to the disease. He told me, "If I had 1 drop of your family's blood in veins, I'd never eat red meat again."
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Healthy diet and active lifestyles generally are commended. But the important thing for you would be to consider earlier screening colonoscopy starting at an age 10 years before when your father was diagnosed with his cancer. This may help catch colon cancer at an earlier stage and allows for more successful treatments.
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Nobody can sure anything about cancer. Oatmeal can lower 50% risk. B6 cuts 70% risk. People consume a dish of mixed fresh herbs daily like chopped garlics, mints, basils, leek, chive, sweet wormwood, catnips, bean strouts, etc. almost dont have colon cancer! Apple skin and Coriolus versicolor or reishi tea drink can help loose stool daily. That may help. http://www.mushroomcompany.com/farms/index.html
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