Inc. There are two ways to try to protect oneself from colorectal cancer. Regular screening tests are crucial for people over 50 and those at special risk because they can find the cancer when it still is treatable. A healthy diet may lower the risk of getting it in the first place.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting the colon and rectum.
It is most common in people over age 50, but those with a family history of it can get it earlier. In the U.S. about 150,000 people each year learn they have the disease and more than 50,000 people die from it. The healthy eating routine concentrates on more fiber, less fat, and less red meat. The link between fat and colorectal cancer is becoming weaker, but there is growing support for a link between red meat and the cancer. Because December is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it makes sense to set a resolution for the new year to help oneself avoid it.