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    Did you know that colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is the third most common cancer in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable and treatable? It affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people ages 50 and older. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms — that’s why it’s so important to get screened.

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    Did you know that colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is the third most common cancer in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable and treatable? It affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people ages 50 and older. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms — that’s why it’s so important to get screened.

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    The Arizona Republic - 03/30/2019 Page : ZT10

    Colon cancer preventable,


    detectable with screening
    Your Turn ies show that colonoscopy reduces
    Nasrin Ghalyaie deaths from colorectal cancer by up to
    Guest columnist 70 percent.
    Because people who may have pol-
    yps or colorectal cancer don’t always
    have symptoms, it’s especially impor-
    Did you know that colorectal cancer, tant to know your risks and start
    often called colon cancer, is the third screenings at the appropriate time.
    most common cancer in the United However, sometimes symptoms may
    States, yet it is also one of the most pre- occur. They can include blood in the
    ventable and treatable? It affects all ra- stool, unexplained weight loss or persis-
    cial and ethnic groups and is most com- tent stomach cramps, aches or pains.
    mon in people ages 50 and older. Research indicates a healthy diet
    The best way to prevent colorectal with more fiber, fruits and vegetables
    cancer is to get screened regularly start- may help lower the probability of devel-
    TIME of your LIFE! ing at age 50. There are often no signs or oping colon polyps. Maintaining a

    PRIL 20
    symptoms — that’s why it’s so impor- healthy weight, or losing weight if
    tant to get screened. you’re overweight, may also contribute
    According to the National Cancer In- to decreased risk.
    stitute, the rate of colorectal cancer in- Everyone can take these healthy
    cidence and deaths in men and women steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
    age 50 and over is declining thanks to an ❚ Get screened starting at age 50;
    WAY.ORG increase in screening. Aside from age, a
    family history of the disease, excessive
    however, if you have family history of
    colon cancer or suffering from symp-
    alcohol use, physical inactivity and obe- toms of unexplained abdominal pain,
    sity, smoking and diet are risk factors bloating, fatigue, rectal bleeding, unin-
    that can contribute to the risk of col- tentional weight loss or recent change in
    orectal cancer. your bowel habits, talk to your health-
    Having certain health conditions, care professional. You may need a col-
    such as Crohn’s disease, that cause onoscopy regardless of your age. The
    B-17 chronic inflammation (ongoing irrita- national database shows a recent sig-
    Flying tion) of the small intestine and colon are nificant increase in the incidence of col-
    Fortress
    also risk factors. orectal cancer in people younger than
    Screenings for colorectal cancer can 50.
    identify and remove precancerous pol- ❚ Know your family health history.
    yps. Some polyps can contain abnormal ❚ Get plenty of physical activity.
    cells in the colon or rectum can divide ❚ Eat healthy and maintain a healthy
    uncontrollably and ultimately form a weight.
    malignant tumor. The good news is that ❚ Limit alcohol consumption.
    even though polyps are common in ❚ Avoid tobacco use.
    adults over 50, most are not cancer. Everyone can take a more active role
    Although several methods exist for in managing their health and reducing
    r screenings, each individual should dis- risk factors for disease. Screenings can
    cuss with their physician which option detect cancer early, where the odds for
    they feel is most appropriate. Each type effective treatment are considerably
    of screening will have advantages and improved.
    b-25 Mitchell disadvantages over others. One of the To find out more about your risk of
    Bomber Flight Experiences in the B-17 or most commonly used screenings is col- colon cancer, screening options and
    ntrol ) are $2400 for a half
    h hour or $3400 onoscopy. treatments for the disease, talk to your
    r a half hour and $3200 for a full hour.
    A colonoscopy allows the physician doctor.
    april 1st to 4th to use a flexible, lighted tube with a lens
    Nasrin Ghalyaie, M.D., is a board-
    l 4th to 7th for viewing and a tool for removing tis-
    certified colorectal surgeon on the med-
    e of tour times, flight times, sue if polyps are detected. Any abnor-
    ur website. ical staff at Abrazo Central Campus.
    mal growths can be removed, and stud-
    ns and information
    call 800.568.8924
    PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Copyright © 2019 The Arizona Republic 03/30/2019
    April 1, 2019 8:49 am (GMT +7:00) Powered by TECNAVIA

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