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Colorectal cancer screening saves lives From Jeff Neagle, Communications Specialist Lake Cumberland District Health Department Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. It is more commonly known as colon cancer. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, it is now the number one cancer killer among men under 50 and number 2 for women under 50, just behind breast cancer. Occasionally, abnormal growths called polyps form in the colon or rectum. Over time, some polyps may turn into cancer. Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment often leads to a cure. Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer and finding it early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults aged 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The Task Force recommends that adults aged 76 to 85 talk to their doctor about screening. Your risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as you get older. More than 90% of cases occur in people 50 years old or older. Other risk factors include having inflammatory bowel disease, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a genetic syndrome. Lifestyle factors that can contribute to an increased risk of colorectal cancer include lack of regular physical activity, a diet low in fruit and vegetables, a low-fiber and high-fat diet, overweight and obesity, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use. Kentucky is one of the unhealthiest states in our nation, but a few healthy lifestyle choices could change this. First, eating normally proportioned helpings of nutritious foods, including at least five fruits and vegetables each day, can lower weight and reduce heart disease and diabetes. Second, exercising about 30 minutes per day can lower blood pressure. Third, avoiding the use of tobacco products can reduce several types of cancer. Finally, making sure you get your needed preventive screenings can detect diseases early and greatly increase your chances for positive health outcomes, while receiving your recommended vaccinations can prevent acquiring disease in the first place. Visit our website at www.LCDHD.org to learn more. This story was posted on 2024-03-04 13:10:19
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