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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.

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    The Arizona Republic - 03/30/2019 Page : ZK06

    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.

    mes
    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-
    ing at age 50. There are often no signs or oping colon polyps. Maintaining a
    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;
    increase in screening. Aside from age, a however, if you have family history of
    family history of the disease, excessive colon cancer or suffering from symp-
    alcohol use, physical inactivity and obe- toms of unexplained abdominal pain,
    stat now and get: 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

    allation orectal cancer.


    Having certain health conditions,
    your bowel habits, talk to your health-
    care professional. You may need a col-
    such as Crohn’s disease, that cause onoscopy regardless of your age. The
    Tune-Up chronic inflammation (ongoing irrita-
    tion) of the small intestine and colon are
    national database shows a recent sig-
    nificant increase in the incidence of col-
    Warranty also risk factors.
    Screenings for colorectal cancer can
    orectal cancer in people younger than
    50.
    n at big box stores!
    identify and remove precancerous pol- ❚ Know your family health history.
    ME DEPOT LOWE’S 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
    $249 $249 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
    screenings, each individual should dis- risk factors for disease. Screenings can
    t cuss with their physician which option detect cancer early, where the odds for
    s up to $100.* they feel is most appropriate. Each type effective treatment are considerably
    of screening will have advantages and improved.
    nt today! disadvantages over others. One of the To find out more about your risk of

    372 most commonly used screenings is col-


    onoscopy.
    A colonoscopy allows the physician
    colon cancer, screening options and
    treatments for the disease, talk to your
    doctor.
    ll.com to use a flexible, lighted tube with a lens
    for viewing and a tool for removing tis-
    Nasrin Ghalyaie, M.D., is a board-
    certified colorectal surgeon on the med-
    sue if polyps are detected. Any abnor-
    ical staff at Abrazo Central Campus.
    mal growths can be removed, and stud-
    rtified Nest professional.
    any and all rebates.
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    PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Copyright © 2019 The Arizona Republic 03/30/2019
    April 1, 2019 8:45 am (GMT +7:00) Powered by TECNAVIA

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