Colon Cancer Prevention
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- Q Will eating a healthier diet reduce my risk for colon cancer?
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Yes, eating a healthy diet will reduce your risk of all cancers, including colon cancer. Choosing a diet high in plant-based protein sources and limiting the amount of animal-based protein sources is your best defense in reducing your risk of... Full Answer
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- Q How are physical activity and colon cancer risk related?
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Studies have repeatedly shown a clear link between colon cancer and physical activity in the US. Studies have routinely shown that the more physical activity a person engages in the more protection there is against colon cancer. The more intense the... Full Answer
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- Q Can regular screening help prevent colorectal cancer?
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Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful weapons for preventing colorectal cancer. Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who have no symptoms of the disease. From the time the first abnormal cells start to grow... Full Answer
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- Q What can I eat to reduce my risk of colon cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEating a healthy diet is a key to preventing cancer. In this video, Dr. Oz guest Dr. William Li reveals the foods that have been proven to reduce the risk for cancer. Full Answer
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- Q Can weight loss reduce my risk of colon growths?
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Weight loss can help reduce your risk of colon polyps (or growths), as can regular physical activity and a high-fiber/low-fat diet. Many studies have found that colon cancer may be more common in obese men and women. There is also a strong... Full Answer
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- Q Why does removing colon polyps prevent colon cancer?
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The transition from polyp to cancer is a gradual one, so we do sometimes see what we call cancerous polyps. They are on the edge between a polyp and an invasive cancer. By removing these polyps through colonoscopy, we have cured the patient of... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help prevent colon cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYou can help keep your colon healthy by making some important lifestyle changes, including making sure to get a colonoscopy after age 50. To learn more about colon health, watch this video by Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q Can genetics help target therapies to prevent or cure colon cancer?
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Genetics play an important role in understanding your colon cancer risk and getting the best treatment, as oncologist Daniel Labow, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains in this WisePatient video. Full Answer
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- Q How often should I be rescreened for colon cancer after being diagnosed?
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A colon cancer diagnoses requires followup cancer screening. In this WisePatient video, oncologist Daniel Labow, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, outlines how often a patient will need a colonoscopy to stay cancer-free. Full Answer
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- Q Should I have my genome typed to prevent colon cancer?
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Is genetic testing a way to prevent colon cancer? Perhaps not yet, says oncologist Daniel Labow, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center. In this WisePatient video, he explains why treatment is still catching up to the benefits of testing. Full Answer
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