How to prevent colon cancer?

How to prevent colon cancer?


If you have colon cancer symptoms meet your doctor immediately. This is very important for the prevention of colon cancer. Symptoms of colon cancers are,
(Keep in mind colon cancers are symptom less in early stages)
In later stages,

• Thin stools
• Cramping
• Weight loss
• Blood in stools

To prevent colon cancer get a colonoscopy done.
This is very important if you are 50 years or more.

Take a balanced diet
It has been suggested that red meat increases the risk of colon cancer. Dietary fiber can prevent constipation and it is also protective against colon cancer.

Stop smoking
Carcinogens in the cigarette smoke can initiate colon cancer. Quitting smoke is your first step towards the prevention of colon cancer.

Stop eating processed food.
Most processed foods contain potential carcinogens and stop eating processed food really help to prevent colon cancer.

Counsel for genetic predisposition to colon cancer
Meet your doctor and talk about it if one of your close relatives are having colon cancer.

Exercise regularly to prevent colon cancer.
This will reduce the risk by 40%