Rabu, 21 April 2010

Ways of Prevent Colon Cancer

In addition to early diagnosis, one of the best approach in the fight against cancer is prevention. In cases of colorectal cancer (colon), the evidence suggests large part due to dietary factors.

Whatever your age, it's never too late to do anything that might prevent the occurrence of cancer. Here are some factors that cause colorectal cancer, we can still control:
  1. Contact with certain chemical substances such as heavy metals, toxins, ototoksi, as well as electro-magnetic waves
  2. Poor diet, such as eating too much red meat and fat but not matched to hear fresh fruits and vegetables that contain fiber.
  3. Saturated fat. Those who like to consume high-fat diet with a greater risk of colon cancer. Every day your body requires only 30% of calories derived from fat.
  4. Alcoholic beverages. Can change the alcohol into the intestines asetilaldehida which increases the risk of colon cancer
  5. Obesity. Research has shown that overweight (obesity) is a risk factor for prostate cancer, colon, rectum, and breast cancer.
  6. Working while sitting all day
  7. Lack of physical activity such as exercise.

What about smoking? there is no direct relationship between smoking and colon cancer. However, smokers have the risk ranges from 1.5 to 3 times higher for colon cancer.