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Tips To Prevent Colon Cancer
It's a leading cause of deaths. But unlike many other diseases, you can actually do something to prevent colon cancer. By Slawomir Marecik, M.D., Colorectal Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
True or False: - Colon cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. - There is really nothing you can do to prevent constipation. - Changes to your diet can improve your colon health and prevent disease of the colon. - A colonoscopy is only necessary if you have a family member with colon cancer. Only one of these statements is true. If you aren’t sure which one it is, you may not have all of the information you need for optimal colon health. As a colorectal surgeon, I find that this is the case with many of my patients. Accurate, timely information is one key to maintaining a healthy colon and preventing serious disease. Take for example that colon cancer is actually the second leading cause of cancer…
