Colon Cancer Risk Reduction
Q: How can I reduce my risk of colon cancer?
Dr. Donnica: There are several steps you can take to reduce your risk of colon cancer.
The most important is to have regular screening tests. Other steps include:
- Drinking
8 to 10 glasses of water per day.
- Eating
5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables.
- Increase
your dietary fiber.
- Get regular
aerobic exercise
- Maintain
a healthy weight
- Limit
alcohol intake
- Studies
have also shown that in women, birth control pill usage and hormone replacement
therapy can reduce colon cancer risk.
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Created: 12/18/2000  - Donnica Moore, M.D.