• Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) consists of the colon and rectum (large intestine) . When food enter the colon, water is absorbed, and the food residue is converted into waste by bacteria.
• Most colon cancer starts as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. This growth is called polyps.
• Colon Cancer is Singapore’s top killer, affecting more than 1,865 people each year.

How colon cancer spreads?

• If cancer forms in a polyp, it can grow into the walls of the colon or rectum over time.
• From the innermost layer and grows outwards to other layers.
• From there it can spread to the other parts of the body.

Risk factors

• Age. Men and women aged 50 and above has an increased risk of colon cancer
• Personal/Family History. If you/your relatives have history of colorectal polyps or has been diagnosed with colon cancer, your risk of developing colon cancer is higher.
•  Dietary habits. If you’re eating a lot of unhealthy, high fat and processed food, it can cause major blockage on your colon and rectum.
• Obesity/inactive physical lifestyle
• Infrequent bowel movements (constipation). If you haven’t been able to have regular bowel movements, it means your food residue is stuck in the large intestine, which contributes to increased risk of colon cancer.

Symptoms

• Blood in your stools
• Change in bowel habits
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Presence of a lump in the abdomen

Prevention

•  Eat a lot of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. These high-fibre foods will help to clear all the excess residue in the large intestine. Also cut down on processed food. Fruits Enzyme, High-fibre Enzyme is beneficial when it comes to prevention of colon cancer
• Get screened for colorectal cancer. It is good to consult doctors to get your body checked for any underlying symptoms. These tests can find colon or rectal cancer earlier and increases of success in treatment when detected early.
•  Body detox. biodtox is a great way of flushing unwanted waste in your colon to prevent risk of colon cancer
• Get regular exercise. Being more active helps to reduce the risk. Your body naturally becomes healthier and decrease the chances for other cancer or diseases.
• Don’t smoke. People who smoke often or for a long time is more likely to contract such cancer than those who don’t.
• Avoid alcohol. Alcohol use has been found to have links to high risks of colorectal cancer. It is advised to cut down or stop completely if you can. The recommended amount is no more than 1 drink a day.

Can colorectal cancer be cured?

• Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and often curable when bowel movement is regularised. Surgery is the primary form of treatment which results in cure of approximately 50% of the patience.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/about/what-is-colorectal-cancer.html
https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/learn-about-cancer/types-of-cancer/colorectal-cancer.html#risk-factors
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