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Colorectal cancer is now considered to be the second most common cancer in women after cancer and the third most common in men, after prostate cancer and lung cancer, but unlike many other types of cancer, this cancer can be prevented.
The experts of the Cancer Society have compiled their most important recommendations for the prevention of colon cancer, and they emphasize that all the recommendations have been scientifically proven and adopted by the leading health organizations in Israel and the world and are also able to prevent other types of cancer, as well as other diseases such as heart attacks and diabetes.
1. Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and maintain a normal body weight.
Studies have proven that maintaining a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight contribute to reducing the risk of colon cancer.
It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, whole grains and legumes and avoid eating processed meat.
In addition, it is advisable to minimize the consumption of red meat and processed, smoked, fried, salty and canned food.
Studies have shown that there is a connection between the consumption of vegetables and the reduction of the risk of colon cancer, and one of the studies even stated that a high consumption of onions, garlic, green onions, leeks and chives reduce the risk of colon cancer by 79 percent.
A high consumption of onions and garlic reduces the risk of colon cancer by 80 percent (Photo: ShutterStock)
2. Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine and limit sitting time.
Do moderate physical activity such as walking, swimming, cycling or any other aerobic activity, at least half an hour daily.
Try to extend the time of moderate physical activity to at least an hour on a daily basis (or to half an hour of vigorous activity) and try to integrate physical activity into your daily life.
At the same time, try to significantly reduce your sitting during the day.
In addition to reducing the risk of colon cancer and other diseases, research has shown that physical activity also improves the quality of life and reduces feelings of anxiety and depression - in healthy and sick people.
One of the studies even stated that increased physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of general mortality and mortality related to colon cancer.
3. Limit drinking alcohol and sugary drinks, and it is better to avoid them completely.
Drinking alcoholic beverages should be minimized as much as possible, as part of a healthy lifestyle that reduces the risk of colon cancer and other types of cancer.
At the same time, you should avoid sugary drinks that increase the risk of colon cancer.
One of the studies with the participation of over 100,000 people even recently determined that people who consumed one or more sugary drinks a day had a 38 percent higher risk of developing colon cancer and a twice higher risk of dying from the disease.
Another study even proved a link to the risk of getting colon cancer at a young age.
4. Avoid smoking cigarettes and all smoking products in general, including electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products and hookah.
This way you will reduce the risk of colon cancer and other diseases.
In all types of smoking there is no safe level of consumption and also smoking one cigarette a day, or only at social events, may lead to morbidity and premature death.
Many studies have indicated a link between smoking and colon cancer.
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5. Early detection - saves lives
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Today's recommendations regarding early screening tests are:
For people at normal risk
(with no complaints about symptoms and no family history) over the age of 50, it is recommended to perform a fecal occult blood test once a year, free of charge at the health fund.
In the case of an abnormal finding, it is very important to continue the medical investigation.
For people with a family history of colon cancer
(first degree relative or two second degree relatives) - performing a colonoscopy from the age of 40, or 10 years before the age of diagnosis of the disease in the relative.
If the test is normal, follow-up tests will be performed once every 5 years, or according to the doctor's recommendations.
For people with an increased family history
, that is, multiple cases of malignancy in the family in the colon or uterus, at a young age or when Lynch syndrome or familial polyposis is known or suspected of these cases - one should contact one of the clinics for early detection as soon as possible at any age for clarification. This test may save their lives.
In addition, the Ministry of Health has ordered a test for the presence of Lynch syndrome in anyone who is operated on for malignancy of the colon or uterus and is under the age of 70. One out of every 30 people with malignancy in the intestine or uterus will be found to be a carrier of Lynch syndrome.
In the event that the presence of the syndrome is suspected in the pathological examination, the overall family genetic investigation must be completed.
6. Pay attention to the symptoms and seek clarification at any age.
Colorectal cancer symptoms can include any of the following symptoms: blood in the stool or bloody discharge, changes in bowel habits (such as diarrhea or constipation) for no apparent reason and for more than two to three weeks, unexplained weight loss, pain in the lower abdomen or stomach, a feeling of incomplete emptying After discharge, fatigue caused by bleeding of the cancerous tumor and the appearance of anemia.
Anemia by itself also causes a feeling of shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, constipation, pain in the lower abdomen, and a feeling of fullness (bloating).
All of these can also be caused by intestinal obstruction.
Any of these symptoms can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions, but if they persist or increase, it is important to see a doctor for an examination.
Colon cancer usually occurs in people aged 50 and over.
Sometimes, when the symptoms appear in young people, they are mistakenly attributed to other intestinal problems.
The Cancer Society invites the public to contact Telemedia, the telephone information service staffed 24 hours a day by calling 1800-599-995 toll-free for information on colon cancer or to browse the website.
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