PREVENTION

HOW TO PREVENT COLON CANCER?

The Most Preventable Cancer With Screening14

Screening tests can reduce the incidence and death of colon cancer through early detection and prevention. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer rises with age, family history, and certain modifiable risk factors, including smoking, excess alcohol intake, and obesity.15

Below are tips as a guide to lower your risk. Start with one or two and build from there!

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

Preventable, Treatable, Beatable

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GET SCREENED EARLY

Screening can help detect early cancer or pre-cancer cells in people who have no symptoms of the cancer. Screening tests can also find and remove precancerous growth (polyps) in the colon or rectum.16

Polyps: can turn into cancer cells

Find out more

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Maintain A

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Stop Smoking

Stop smoking can reduce the risk of colon cancer.17

Weight

Maintaining an optimal body weight can reduce the risk of colon cancer.18

Regular Exercise

Engaging in regular exercise helps lower the risk of colon cancer.18

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The Power Of

HEALTHY EATING

What you should eat more18

Whole grains and fibre, vegetables and fruits.

What you should eat less18

Red meat, alcohol, processed foods.

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!

Don't Delay, Screen Early To Prevent!