{"id":1490,"date":"2020-11-03T11:55:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T11:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tghd.flipside-staging.com\/?p=1490"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:40:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T16:40:17","slug":"colon-cancer-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/colon-cancer-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Colon cancer: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I know it might feel uncomfortable talking about your pooping habits, but the stats show it’s SO important to catch it early – so please don’t worry in silence.<\/p>\n

What is colon cancer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Colon cancer is a type of bowel cancer that affects the large intestine (colon). It often starts with growths called polyps on the inner lining of the colon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Who’s affected?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Colon cancer is the third biggest cancer killer in the world. And, while more than nine out of ten new cases (94%) are diagnosed in people over the age of 50, and nearly six out of ten cases (59%) are diagnosed in people aged 70 or over, it can affect people at any age.<\/p>\n

But there’s positive change happening. Rates of bowel cancer and the number of people dying have been decreasing – likely because of early diagnosis and better treatment.<\/p>\n

What can you do to reduce the risk?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Share the below warning signs with your friends and family. Let’s get everyone talking about their guts and get rid of the taboo!<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Always be on the safe side and don’t ignore symptoms. If you’re experiencing any of the signs, see your GP or family physician: unintended weight loss, blood in your poop, low blood iron levels and unexplained tiredness, fever, or persistent changes in poop habits (especially if aged 50+). Rest assured that these symptoms can occur in people WITHOUT colon cancer, so please don’t jump to any conclusion on your own.<\/li>\n
  2. Eat more fibre and plants. While no diet changes will make you immune, a powerful study pooling together evidence from millions of people found that increasing fibre intake by just 8g a day (equivalent of a cup of baked beans; a portion of hummus and wholegrain crackers; a pear and handful of almonds; or a large potato with the skin on) is linked with reducing the risk of colon cancer by 8%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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