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Prevent Colon Cancer Before It Starts By MedPark Hospital
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and more than half of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when symptoms finally appear. These may include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or unexplained fatigue. By then, treatment becomes more complex and outcomes less favorable.
The encouraging news is that colon cancer is largely preventable.
Most cases begin as small, non-cancerous polyps that develop silently over 10–20 years. Because polyps rarely cause symptoms, screening plays a critical role. When detected and removed early, cancer can often be prevented entirely.
Risk factors include age over 50, smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol intake, high consumption of red meat, and family history. However, many patients have no known family history, making routine screening even more important.
Standard screening options include annual stool blood tests or colonoscopy every 10 years. Colonoscopy can both detect and remove polyps in a single procedure.
Early detection makes all the difference. Read more: https://medpark.hospital/CCCBnews
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