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cancer is to get screened regularly start- may help lower the probability of devel-
ing at age 50. There are often no signs or oping colon polyps. Maintaining a
symptoms — that’s why it’s so impor- healthy weight, or losing weight if
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According to the National Cancer In-
you’re overweight, may also contribute
to decreased risk.
RESENT COUPON BEFORE SEATING stitute, the rate of colorectal cancer in- Everyone can take these healthy
HINA BUFFET cidence and deaths in men and women steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
1/2019 With coupon only. Not valid age 50 and over is declining thanks to an ❚ Get screened starting at age 50;
Must present coupon at the door. increase in screening. Aside from age, a however, if you have family history of
AR-0008852587-15 family history of the disease, excessive colon cancer or suffering from symp-
alcohol use, physical inactivity and obe- toms of unexplained abdominal pain,
sity, smoking and diet are risk factors bloating, fatigue, rectal bleeding, unin-
that can contribute to the risk of col- tentional weight loss or recent change in
orectal cancer. your bowel habits, talk to your health-
Having certain health conditions, care professional. You may need a col-
such as Crohn’s disease, that cause onoscopy regardless of your age. The
chronic inflammation (ongoing irrita- national database shows a recent sig-
tion) of the small intestine and colon are nificant increase in the incidence of col-
also risk factors. orectal cancer in people younger than
Screenings for colorectal cancer can 50.
identify and remove precancerous pol- ❚ Know your family health history.
yps. Some polyps can contain abnormal ❚ Get plenty of physical activity.
cells in the colon or rectum can divide ❚ Eat healthy and maintain a healthy
uncontrollably and ultimately form a weight.
malignant tumor. The good news is that ❚ Limit alcohol consumption.
even though polyps are common in ❚ Avoid tobacco use.
adults over 50, most are not cancer. Everyone can take a more active role
Although several methods exist for in managing their health and reducing
screenings, each individual should dis- risk factors for disease. Screenings can
cuss with their physician which option detect cancer early, where the odds for
they feel is most appropriate. Each type effective treatment are considerably
, a small garden of screening will have advantages and improved.
disadvantages over others. One of the To find out more about your risk of
resh wheat roll. most commonly used screenings is col- colon cancer, screening options and
onoscopy. treatments for the disease, talk to your
e. A colonoscopy allows the physician doctor.
h any other offers. to use a flexible, lighted tube with a lens
Nasrin Ghalyaie, M.D., is a board-
for viewing and a tool for removing tis-
certified colorectal surgeon on the med-
0065 | BirtsBistro.com sue if polyps are detected. Any abnor-
ical staff at Abrazo Central Campus.
3/31/19 AZR mal growths can be removed, and stud-
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