March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | pilladvised

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and UCLA doctors say it?s a great time to take a look at the health of your colon. They note that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death.

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"Colorectal cancer surpasses breast and prostate cancers as a leading cause of cancer death in men and women," said Dr. James Yoo, assistant professor of surgery and chief of the colon & rectal surgery program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

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James Yoo, MD

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Dr. Yoo explained "It is largely preventable with early screening and detection."

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UCLA?s 10 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

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1. Receive regular colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 50 if you are at normal risk.

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2. If you are at higher risk ? due to a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, other cancers or inflammatory bowel disease ? talk to your doctor about screenings before age 50.

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3. Eat between 25 and 30 grams of fiber each day ? from fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, nuts, and beans.?

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4. Eat a low-fat diet. Colorectal cancer has been associated with diets high in saturated fat.

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5. Eat foods with folate, such as leafy green vegetables.

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6. Drink alcohol in moderation and quit smoking. Alcohol and tobacco in combination are linked to colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers.

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7. Exercise for at least 20 minutes three to four days a week. Moderate exercise such as walking, gardening or climbing stairs may help reduce your risk.

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8. Report to your doctor any persistent symptoms such as blood in the stool, a change in bowel habits, weight loss, narrower-than-usual stools, abdominal pains or other gastrointestinal complaints.?

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9. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

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10. For more information, please visit the Web site of the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org

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Source: http://pilladvised.com/2013/03/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/

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