Colorectal cancer primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

Most colorectal cancers could be preventable through screening and improved lifestyle and nutrition.

Colorectal Cancer Primary Prevention

Screening

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Lifestyle & Nutrition

A healthy body weight
Active lifestyle^[1]
A healthy diet – a high intake of dietary fiber (from eating fruits, vegetables, and cereals) and a low intake of fat and red meat^[2]
Reduction of alcohol and cigarette smoking

References

↑ Wolin KY, Yan Y, Colditz GA, Lee IM (2009). “Physical activity and colon cancer prevention: a meta-analysis”. Br J Cancer. 100 (4): 611–6. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6604917. PMC 2653744. PMID 19209175.
↑ Terry P, Giovannucci E, Michels KB, Bergkvist L, Hansen H, Holmberg L; et al. (2001). “Fruit, vegetables, dietary fiber, and risk of colorectal cancer”. J Natl Cancer Inst. 93 (7): 525–33. PMID 11287446.

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[pmid19209175-1] Wolin KY, Yan Y, Colditz GA, Lee IM (2009). “Physical activity and colon cancer prevention: a meta-analysis”. Br J Cancer. 100 (4): 611–6. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6604917. PMC 2653744. PMID 19209175.

[pmid11287446-2] Terry P, Giovannucci E, Michels KB, Bergkvist L, Hansen H, Holmberg L; et al. (2001). “Fruit, vegetables, dietary fiber, and risk of colorectal cancer”. J Natl Cancer Inst. 93 (7): 525–33. PMID 11287446.

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Colorectal cancer primary prevention

Overview