If you use alcohol, drink only in moderation. If you use tobacco, quit. Alcohol and tobacco in combination are linked to colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. Exercise for at least 20 minutes three to four days each week. Moderate exercise such as walking, gardening, or climbing steps may help reduce your risk.
Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and often curable when it is found early.
Talk with your doctor to find out what kind of screening test is right for you. Information adapted from Cancer Research Foundation of America.