COLON CANCER

PRESENTATION
BY Sharon Bhaera
What is colon cancer??

 Colon cancer is the growth of unwanted cells along the colon or the large intestine.
 Usually affects older people though it can happen at any age
 Usually begins as small clumps of cells called polyps that form inside the colon.
 Polyps generally aren't cancerous, but some can turn into colon cancers over time.
Symptoms of colon cancer

 Change in bowel//toilet habits : This can include more frequent diarrhea or constipation.
 Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool .
 Discomfort in the belly area: Such as cramps, gas, or pain.
 Feeling that the bowel//stool doesn’t empty completely during a bowel movement.
 Weakness or tiredness.
 Unexplained weight loss.
Risk factors of colon cancer
 Smoking 🚬
-- Using tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes, increases your risk of developing colon cancer.
 EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE :
-- Men and people should limit beverages containing alcohol to two servings a day.
-- Even light alcohol use can increase your risk of developing cancer.
 Eating junk food 🍲 :
-- Eating high-fat, high-calorie foods may affect your weight and increase your risk of colon cancer.
 Having a diet that includes lots of red meat 🥩 and processed meat 🥩:
-- Processed meat includes bacon sausage and lunchmeat.
 Not exercising :
-- Any kind of physical activity may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer.
 Family history of colon cancer. Having a blood relative who has colon cancer increases the risk of getting colon
cancer.
Changes to be done to reduce the risk of colon cancer

 Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

-- Fruits, vegetables and whole grains have vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help
prevent cancer.
 Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
-- If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount you drink to no more than one drink a day for women
and two for men.
 Stop smoking.
 Exercise most days of the week.
--Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you've been inactive, start slowly and build up
gradually to 30 minutes.