Colon cancer or Colorectal cancer is which develops in the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, and feeling tired all the time.
Colon cancer reasons
Most colorectal cancers are due to lifestyle factors and increasing age, with only a small number of cases due to underlying genetic disorders.
Colon cancer risk factors
Risk factors include diet, obesity, smoking, and not enough physical activity.
Don'ts How to avoid colon cancer
Limit your consumption of red meat, saturated fat and processed Foods and alcohol etc.Inflammatory bowel disease is another risk factor.Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, nuts and beans.Maintain a normal body mass index (BMI), which is a reliable indicator of body fat in most peopleExercise at a moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes, five days a week.Quit smoking and stop alcohol in-take, if addicted.Colon cancer names
Colorectal cancer is also known colon cancer, rectal cancer or bowel cancer.
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