Colorectal Cancer, Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, and Colon Polyps

Introduction:

Colon cancer and cancer of the rectum usually begins as a small polyp. While most colon polyps are benign, some do become cancerous. Colon cancer symptoms may include a change in bowel habits or bleeding, but usually colon cancer strikes without symptoms. Some dietary supplements might reduce the risk of colon cancer. Limiting meat consumption and eating vegetables, legumes, fruit, whole gains, and fiber may reduce the risk of colon cancer. This and other research based prevention topics will be represented below.

Colorectal cancer screening:

Colorectal cancer screening ages 50-75: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for colorectal cancer for all individuals 50-75 years old with either fecal occult blood testing every year, fecal occult blood testing every 3 years plus sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or screening colonoscopy every 10 years (26).