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How can colorectal cancer be prevented
I am a 35 year old male, last month my father died of colorectal cancer. The cancer was diagnosed too late and he barely lived a month after being diagnosed. I have heard that cancer is hereditary and runs in family. I wanted to know if colorectal cancer can be prevented? What measures should I take to prevent it?
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What was his age at diagnosis?
This cancer can be heriditary in about 10 % cases.
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Fecal occult blood testing
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Meet gastroenterologist for colonoscopy..
Needs periodic screening not one time job
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can be prevented with diet rich in fruit greens and vegetables..
avoid saturated fats and red meat
avoid processed foods and have a healthy lifestyle
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