1. Risk Factors

About 1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will develop colon cancer in their lifetime. Most cases begin as polyps, which are develop in roughly 25-30% of people.

2. Tips to Reduce The Risk of Colon Cancer

The most important factor is being mindful of what you put into your body. Focus on increasing fiber intake to help cleanse the colon, eating more fruits and vegetables, choosing clean, organic meats, and reducing fried foods. Add beneficial spices to meals and limit inflammatory processed carbohydrates. Additionally, regular exercise, proper hydration, maintaining a healthy weight, ensuring adequate vitamin D and calcium levels, and avoiding alcohol and smoking are all important steps to lower your risk.

3. Early Testing

Screening options such as colonoscopy, at-home FIT tests, blood-based tests, and full-body MRIs are effective ways to test for colon cancer. It’s important to start incorporating these into our regular health checkups.