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Friday, March 15, 2019

NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: 5 PREVENTION TIPS

NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: 5 PREVENTION TIPS
By Dr. David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
From The Truth About Cancer web site
Below is an Article Summary.  To read the article in its entirety, click on the link provided below:

ARTICLE SUMMARY:
  • Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis among females and the third most common in men worldwide. The 5-year survival rate of colorectal cancer is only 54-65%.
  • March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Screening of blood, tissue, and bodily fluids can detect colorectal cancer.
  • Hundreds of studies have determined that the following lifestyle factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer:
    • Smoking
    • Excessive alcohol consumption
    • High consumption of red meat and processed meat
    • Low physical activity
    • Nutrient deficiencies such as folate and vitamin B6
    • High BMI (body mass index)
    • Low vegetable consumption
  • Here are 5 ways to help prevent colorectal cancer:
    1. Reduce Red Meat Consumption
    2.  Improve Physical Activity
    3.  Boost Vegetable Intake
    4. An Apple a Day
    5. Berry Consumption

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