Colorectal Risk
Factors
Who's at
risk?
People
over age 50 (but can occur at younger ages)
Who's at
higher risk?
People of any age with personal history of:
- Colorectal
polyps
- Colorectal
cancer
- Inflammatory
bowel disease
People of any
age with family history of:
- Colorectal
polyps
- Colorectal
cancer
- Familiar
adenomatus polyps (FAP)
- Hereditary
non-polypsis colon cancer (HNPCC)
A healthy lifestyle and
regular screening can help to lower your risk for colorectal
cancer.
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Remember that screening for colorectal
cancer saves lives! Begin regular screening at age 50. Talk
to your doctor about your risk factors and the need for
earlier screening.
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each
day.
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Eat whole grain foods.
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Reduce the fat in your diet.
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Exercise! Talk with your doctor about an
exercise program for you.
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Limit alcohol consumption and don’t smoke.
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Maintain your suggested body weight.
See
also:
Treatment
Programs
Clinical Trials
Familial
Colon Cancer Clinic
Colon
Cancer Sibling Study
Support
Services
Screening
Guidelines & Detection
Important
Phone Numbers
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