I have a bit of an obsession with dental care. Cleanings faithfully twice a year, flossing, brushing several times per day. You know the…
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A reduction in the risk for specific subtypes of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been shown to be strongly associated with regular use of aspirin.
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These findings are a cause for guarded optimism; while we can’t change the genetic factors that increase our risk of colon cancer, we may mitigate these risks by adopting an appropriate diet with plenty of vegetables.
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Early onset colorectal cancer is a relatively recently recognized phenomenon, particularly among adolescents and very young adults. In this context, data is limited. Early-onset colorectal cancer, as is the case for older adults, While 15 to 20 percent of early-onset colorectal cancer has a hereditary component, with the majority being sporadic.
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The US Preventative Services Task Force recommends that those of us ages 50 to 69 take a low-dose aspirin daily (81 mg) to reduce the risks of heart disease and colorectal cancer. Indeed, a large-scale study illustrated such benefits, and I have previously blogged about the topic in this context. Sounds good, right? Well now we have a bit of a twist in the story.
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Patients with stage III colon cancer and a lifestyle considered highly consistent with the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines on diet and exercise had a 42% lower relative risk for death compared with patients who did not.
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An anti-inflammatory diet may reduce your risk of several diseases.
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A pro-inflammatory diet replete in red, processed, and organ meat, among other foods, increases the risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women. It is especially risky in overweight and obese men, and, paradoxically, also in lean women.