Rak jelita cienkiego – Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Rak jelita cienkiego
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Rak jelita cienkiego, mimo stosunkowo niskiej częstości występowania, wykazuje rosnącą tendencję w krajach rozwiniętych. Profilaktyka opiera się głównie na modyfikacji czynników środowiskowych i stylu życia, gdyż tylko około 20% przypadków ma podłoże genetyczne lub jest związane z chorobami predysponującymi. Kluczowe znaczenie ma dieta bogata w błonnik (pełne ziarna, warzywa, owoce), ograniczenie spożycia czerwonego i przetworzonego mięsa, zwiększenie spożycia niskotłuszczowych produktów mlecznych (minimum 2,5 porcji dziennie) oraz unikanie tłuszczów zwierzęcych. U pacjentów z celiakią istotne jest przestrzeganie diety bezglutenowej. Regularna aktywność fizyczna (co najmniej 30 minut umiarkowanego wysiłku dziennie) oraz utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała (kontrola BMI i obwodu talii) również znacząco redukują ryzyko rozwoju nowotworu. Ponadto, ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu do maksymalnie 10 standardowych drinków tygodniowo oraz zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu są niezbędne w profilaktyce raka jelita cienkiego.

Profilaktyka i zapobieganie rakowi jelita cienkiego

Modyfikacja diety
Aktywność fizyczna i kontrola masy ciała
Ograniczenie alkoholu i unikanie tytoniu
Farmakologiczna profilaktyka raka jelita cienkiego
Postępowanie u osób z podwyższonym ryzykiem
Znaczenie wczesnego wykrywania
Kompleksowe podejście do profilaktyki
Kolejne rozdziały

Profilaktyka i zapobieganie rakowi jelita cienkiego

Rak jelita cienkiego jest stosunkowo rzadkim nowotworem, jednak jego częstość występowania w krajach rozwiniętych systematycznie wzrasta. Mimo że nie istnieje pewny sposób całkowitego zapobiegania rakowi jelita cienkiego, badania naukowe wskazują na szereg modyfikowalnych czynników, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko jego rozwoju.¹² Warto podkreślić, że tylko około 20% przypadków raka jelita cienkiego ma podłoże dziedziczne lub wiąże się z predysponującymi chorobami, co oznacza, że większość przypadków może być związana z czynnikami środowiskowymi, w tym stylem życia.³

Modyfikacja diety

Dieta jest jednym z najważniejszych modyfikowalnych czynników wpływających na ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita cienkiego. Prawidłowe nawyki żywieniowe mogą znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko zachorowania.⁴⁵

Zwiększenie spożycia błonnika – dieta bogata w błonnik, w tym pełne ziarna zbóż, warzywa i owoce, może zmniejszyć ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego. Błonnik wspomaga prawidłowe trawienie i regularne wypróżnianie, co zmniejsza czas kontaktu potencjalnych kancerogenów ze śluzówką jelita.⁶⁷
Ograniczenie spożycia czerwonego i przetworzonego mięsa – wysokie spożycie czerwonego mięsa (wołowina, jagnięcina, wieprzowina, koźlina) oraz mięsa przetworzonego (szynka, bekon, kiełbasy) wiąże się ze zwiększonym ryzykiem raka jelita cienkiego. Zaleca się zastąpienie tych produktów drobiem, rybami, jajami, roślinami strączkowymi i żywnością na bazie soi.⁸⁹¹⁰
Zwiększenie spożycia produktów mlecznych – produkty mleczne i suplementy wapnia są związane ze zmniejszonym ryzykiem raka jelita cienkiego. Zaleca się spożywanie co najmniej 2,5 porcji dziennie niskotłuszczowych produktów mlecznych, takich jak mleko, jogurt i ser.¹¹¹²
Ograniczenie tłuszczów zwierzęcych – dieta bogata w tłuszcze zwierzęce i białka, szczególnie z mięsa przetworzonego i czerwonego, może zwiększać ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego.¹³¹⁴
Przestrzeganie diety bezglutenowej u osób z celiakią – u pacjentów z celiakią przestrzeganie ścisłej diety bezglutenowej zmniejsza ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita cienkiego.¹⁵

Aktywność fizyczna i kontrola masy ciała

Regularna aktywność fizyczna i utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała stanowią istotne elementy profilaktyki raka jelita cienkiego.¹⁶¹⁷

Codzienna aktywność fizyczna – zaleca się co najmniej 30 minut umiarkowanej aktywności fizycznej przez większość dni tygodnia. Regularne ćwiczenia zmniejszają ryzyko przewlekłego stanu zapalnego, wspierają układ odpornościowy i przyczyniają się do zapobiegania nowotworom.¹⁸¹⁹²⁰
Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała – nadwaga i otyłość zwiększają ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego. Ryzyko wzrasta wraz ze wzrostem wskaźnika masy ciała (BMI), obwodu talii lub stosunku obwodu talii do bioder. Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała poprzez zbilansowaną dietę i regularną aktywność fizyczną może znacząco zmniejszyć to ryzyko.²¹²²²³

Ograniczenie alkoholu i unikanie tytoniu

Zarówno alkohol, jak i tytoń są czynnikami ryzyka rozwoju raka jelita cienkiego oraz wielu innych nowotworów.²⁴²⁵

Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu – jeśli decydujesz się na spożywanie alkoholu, należy robić to z umiarem. Dla zdrowych dorosłych oznacza to maksymalnie jeden drink dziennie dla kobiet i maksymalnie dwa drinki dziennie dla mężczyzn. Najnowsze zalecenia sugerują ograniczenie do maksymalnie 10 standardowych drinków tygodniowo.²⁶²⁷²⁸
Zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu – palenie papierosów zwiększa ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego oraz co najmniej 13 innych typów nowotworów. Palenie 40 papierosów (dwóch paczek) dziennie zwiększa ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego o około 40% i prawie podwaja ryzyko zgonu z tego powodu.²⁹³⁰³¹

Farmakologiczna profilaktyka raka jelita cienkiego

Badania wskazują, że niektóre leki mogą odgrywać rolę w zapobieganiu rakowi jelita cienkiego, szczególnie u osób z podwyższonym ryzykiem.³²³³

Aspiryna i niesteroidowe leki przeciwzapalne (NLPZ) – długotrwałe stosowanie (pięć lat lub dłużej) aspiryny w dawce co najmniej 75 mg dziennie może zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita cienkiego. Badania wykazały, że aspiryna zmniejsza liczbę polipów jelitowych u osób, u których wcześniej wystąpiły polipy i które są narażone na wyższe ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego.³⁴³⁵³⁶
Wskazania do stosowania aspiryny – obecnie lekarze nie zalecają regularnego przyjmowania aspiryny w celu zapobiegania rakowi jelita cienkiego, chyba że pacjent cierpi na zespół Lyncha lub uczestniczy w badaniu klinicznym. Amerykańskie Kolegium Gastroenterologii (ACG) i USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) zgadzają się, że dla wybranej grupy osób korzyści z codziennego stosowania aspiryny w małej dawce przewyższają ryzyko. Dotyczy to szczególnie osób z 10% lub większym 10-letnim ryzykiem chorób sercowo-naczyniowych.³⁷³⁸³⁹
Ryzyko krwawień z przewodu pokarmowego – jednym z największych problemów związanych ze stosowaniem aspiryny jest ryzyko krwawienia z przewodu pokarmowego. Zarówno USPSTF, jak i ACG podkreślają, że pacjent musi być w stanie przyjmować aspirynę przez co najmniej dekadę, aby uzyskać pełny efekt profilaktyczny w odniesieniu do raka jelita cienkiego.⁴⁰

Postępowanie u osób z podwyższonym ryzykiem

Osoby z grupy podwyższonego ryzyka raka jelita cienkiego wymagają szczególnego postępowania profilaktycznego.⁴¹⁴²

Poradnictwo genetyczne i specjalistyczna opieka – osoby z dwoma lub więcej czynnikami ryzyka powinny skonsultować się z lekarzem, ponieważ mogą kwalifikować się do programu profilaktyki raka przewodu pokarmowego, gdzie wielodyscyplinarny zespół specjalistów pomoże zrozumieć i zarządzać ryzykiem tej choroby i innych powiązanych nowotworów.⁴³
Rozważenie leczenia chirurgicznego – u osób z wysokim ryzykiem raka jelita cienkiego z powodu określonych zespołów dziedzicznych, leczenie chirurgiczne może być opcją zmniejszającą ryzyko. Jeśli pacjent ma liczne polipy dwunastnicy, lekarze mogą zasugerować operację usunięcia dwunastnicy, zanim rozwinie się nowotwór.⁴⁴
Badania przesiewowe u osób z grupy wysokiego ryzyka – osoby z grupy wysokiego ryzyka, zwłaszcza z rodzinną polipowatością gruczolakowatą (FAP), mogą wymagać regularnych badań przesiewowych. Obecnie nie istnieje program badań przesiewowych dla raka jelita cienkiego w populacji ogólnej.⁴⁵⁴⁶

Znaczenie wczesnego wykrywania

Chociaż wczesne wykrywanie nie jest metodą zapobiegania rakowi jelita cienkiego, znacząco zwiększa szanse na skuteczne leczenie.⁴⁷⁴⁸

Obserwacja objawów – jeśli występują objawy, takie jak ból brzucha lub nagła utrata masy ciała, istnieje kilka testów, które mogą pomóc w wykryciu tego typu nowotworu.⁴⁹
Usuwanie polipów – usunięcie polipów jelitowych, które są większe niż 1 cm, może obniżyć ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego.⁵⁰
Regularne badania endoskopowe – badania wskazują, że do 32% przypadków raka jelita może być zapobieżonych wyłącznie dzięki badaniom endoskopowym (elastyczna sigmoidoskopia/kolonoskopia).⁵¹

Kompleksowe podejście do profilaktyki

Najskuteczniejsze strategie profilaktyki raka jelita cienkiego obejmują kompleksowe podejście do zdrowego stylu życia.⁵²⁵³

Łączenie różnych strategii profilaktycznych – badania wykazały, że połączenie badań przesiewowych z pięcioma zdrowymi czynnikami stylu życia może zmniejszyć ryzyko raka jelita o 61%.⁵⁴
Stopniowe wprowadzanie zmian – wprowadzanie zmian nie musi oznaczać całkowitej zmiany stylu życia – nawet niewielkie zmiany w codziennych nawykach mogą znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko raka jelita cienkiego w dłuższej perspektywie.⁵⁵
Regularne konsultacje medyczne – osoby z czynnikami ryzyka, takimi jak choroba Crohna, celiakia czy rodzinna polipowatość gruczolakowata (FAP), powinny regularnie konsultować się z lekarzem w celu monitorowania stanu zdrowia i wczesnego wykrywania potencjalnych zmian nowotworowych.⁵⁶⁵⁷

Podsumowując, chociaż nie ma pewnego sposobu na zapobieganie rakowi jelita cienkiego, badania wskazują, że zdrowy styl życia obejmujący odpowiednią dietę, regularną aktywność fizyczną, utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała, ograniczenie alkoholu i unikanie tytoniu może znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko zachorowania. U osób z podwyższonym ryzykiem genetycznym lub z określonymi chorobami predysponującymi mogą być wskazane dodatkowe środki zapobiegawcze, w tym farmakoterapia lub leczenie chirurgiczne.⁵⁸⁵⁹

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#1 Epidemiology of Cancers of the Small Intestine: Trends, Risk Factors, and Prevention
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6473503/
A steady increase in the incidence of small intestine neoplasms in the developed world suggests that environmental components are triggering the onset of the disease. Hereditary or predisposing conditions have been implicated in only 20% of small intestine cancers. Meanwhile, numerous studies have suggested diet, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and occupational hazards in the development of small intestine cancers. […] Physical activity, weight loss, smoking, and alcohol cessation, avoidance of red, smoked and processed meats, and consumption of fibers have all been shown to reduce small intestine cancer risk to varying degrees, as well as reduce the much more common CRC significantly. […] Prevention by behavioral modification could save thousands of lives each year. However, studies of risk factors and treatments for small intestine cancers have been limited by the rarity of the disease, and the best course of action is preventing and treating the deadly and elusive neoplasm.
#2 Small Intestine Cancer Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention | American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/small-intestine-cancer/causes-risks-prevention.html
There is no sure way to prevent small intestine cancer. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk. […] Learn more.
#3 Epidemiology of Cancers of the Small Intestine: Trends, Risk Factors, and Prevention
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6473503/
A steady increase in the incidence of small intestine neoplasms in the developed world suggests that environmental components are triggering the onset of the disease. Hereditary or predisposing conditions have been implicated in only 20% of small intestine cancers. Meanwhile, numerous studies have suggested diet, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and occupational hazards in the development of small intestine cancers. […] Physical activity, weight loss, smoking, and alcohol cessation, avoidance of red, smoked and processed meats, and consumption of fibers have all been shown to reduce small intestine cancer risk to varying degrees, as well as reduce the much more common CRC significantly. […] Prevention by behavioral modification could save thousands of lives each year. However, studies of risk factors and treatments for small intestine cancers have been limited by the rarity of the disease, and the best course of action is preventing and treating the deadly and elusive neoplasm.
#4 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#5 Preventing bowel cancer | How you can reduce the risk
https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-types/bowel-cancer/preventing-bowel-cancer/
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. Making changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk. […] Around 45% of bowel cancer cases could be prevented by following our Cancer Prevention Recommendations. […] Eating a fibre-rich diet, including wholegrains, can reduce bowel cancer risk. […] Eating processed meat, such as ham, bacon and sausages, and too much red meat, including beef, pork and lamb, increases bowel cancer risk. […] Regular physical activity helps reduce bowel cancer risk by helping you maintain a healthy weight and supporting digestion. […] Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of 13 different types of cancer, including bowel cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases the risk of bowel cancer and at least 6 other cancers.
#6 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#7 Preventing bowel cancer | How you can reduce the risk
https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-types/bowel-cancer/preventing-bowel-cancer/
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. Making changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk. […] Around 45% of bowel cancer cases could be prevented by following our Cancer Prevention Recommendations. […] Eating a fibre-rich diet, including wholegrains, can reduce bowel cancer risk. […] Eating processed meat, such as ham, bacon and sausages, and too much red meat, including beef, pork and lamb, increases bowel cancer risk. […] Regular physical activity helps reduce bowel cancer risk by helping you maintain a healthy weight and supporting digestion. […] Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of 13 different types of cancer, including bowel cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases the risk of bowel cancer and at least 6 other cancers.
#8 Small Bowel Cancer | Cancer Council
https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/rare-cancers/small-bowel-cancer
The cause of most small bowel cancer is not known, however limiting your intake of red and processed meat may reduce your risk. […] Some small bowel cancers may be linked to Crohns disease and coeliac disease. Eating large amounts of animal fat and protein, especially processed meat and red meat, might increase the risk of small bowel cancer.
#9 Preventing bowel cancer | How you can reduce the risk
https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-types/bowel-cancer/preventing-bowel-cancer/
Smoking is a major risk factor for many cancers, including bowel cancer. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce your risk. […] This research showed strong evidence that certain combinations of behaviour reduced the risk of bowel cancer. […] We estimate that around 45% of bowel cancer cases in the UK could be prevented if we all made changes to our diets such as eating more wholegrains, and eating less red and no processed meat. […] Making these foods a big part of your daily diet is not only important for your general health, but also means that you’re making bowel cancer less likely. […] Replacing red and processed meat with chicken, fish, eggs, pulses and soya-based food like tempeh and tofu is a great way to help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. […] Moderately intense physical activity, such as brisk walking, can help reduce your risk of cancer of the colon, a part of the bowel.
#10 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Eating too much red meat (e.g. beef, lamb, pork, goat) has been linked with an increased risk of bowel cancer. […] Smoking 40 cigarettes (two packs) per day increases the risk of bowel cancer by around 40% and nearly doubles the risk of bowel cancer death. […] Consuming wholegrains and foods containing dietary fibre decreases the risk of bowel cancer.
#11 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#12 Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer) – causes, diagnosis and complications | healthdirect
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bowel-cancer
Can bowel cancer be prevented? […] While there’s no way to prevent bowel cancer completely, several diet and lifestyle choices can lower your bowel cancer risk: […] Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days. […] Reduce alcohol intake to no more than 10 standard drinks or less per week. […] Eat wholegrains and fibre, such as brown rice, wholemeal bread, vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts. […] Eat dairy products such as low-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese in your daily diet, at least 2 and a half serves per day. […] Limit red meat consumption to no more than one serve per day and avoid processed meat altogether. […] Quit smoking and avoid breathing in tobacco smoke.
#13
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/digestive-system/small-bowel
Can I help prevent small bowel cancer? […] Eating healthy, nutritious foods can lower your cancer risk. […] Follow Canada’s Food Guide […] Eat a gluten-free diet if you have celiac disease. This seems to lower the risk of small bowel cancer. […] Do not eat large amounts of: […] Animal proteins and animal fats. […] Refined carbohydrates. […] Red meat. […] Salt-cured or smoked foods. […] Is there screening for small bowel cancer? […] There is no screening program for small bowel cancer. […] People who are at higher risk of developing small bowel cancer, especially people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), may need to be tested.
#14 Small Bowel Cancer | Cancer Council
https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/rare-cancers/small-bowel-cancer
The cause of most small bowel cancer is not known, however limiting your intake of red and processed meat may reduce your risk. […] Some small bowel cancers may be linked to Crohns disease and coeliac disease. Eating large amounts of animal fat and protein, especially processed meat and red meat, might increase the risk of small bowel cancer.
#15
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/digestive-system/small-bowel
Can I help prevent small bowel cancer? […] Eating healthy, nutritious foods can lower your cancer risk. […] Follow Canada’s Food Guide […] Eat a gluten-free diet if you have celiac disease. This seems to lower the risk of small bowel cancer. […] Do not eat large amounts of: […] Animal proteins and animal fats. […] Refined carbohydrates. […] Red meat. […] Salt-cured or smoked foods. […] Is there screening for small bowel cancer? […] There is no screening program for small bowel cancer. […] People who are at higher risk of developing small bowel cancer, especially people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), may need to be tested.
#16 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#17 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
Maintain a healthy weight. If you are at a healthy weight, work to maintain your weight by combining a healthy diet with daily exercise. If you need to lose weight, ask your health care team about healthy ways to achieve your goal. Aim to lose weight slowly by increasing the amount of exercise you get and reducing the number of calories you eat.
#18 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#19 Small Intestine Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Measures | HCG
https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/small-intestine-cancer-prevention/
Quitting smoking may also play a significant role in reducing the risk of not just small intestine cancer, but various other cancer types too. […] Regular physical activity has been linked to a lower risk of various cancers, including those affecting the digestive tract. Engaging in regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic inflammation, supports a robust immune system, contributes to cancer prevention, and promotes overall health. […] Becoming aware of different small intestine cancer risk factors, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and maintaining overall health can significantly bring down the risk of small intestine cancer. A combination of healthy food habits, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, forms a comprehensive strategy for small intestine cancer prevention.
#20 Six ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – Cancer Research UK – Cancer Newsfacebook icontwitter iconlinkedin iconfacebook icontwitter iconinstagram iconlinkedin iconyoutube iconfundraising regulator icon
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/04/05/six-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
Weâre not saying you have to go tee-total, but itâs important to know the less you drink the lower your risk (itâs not just heavy drinking thatâs linked to cancer). […] Smoking doesnât just cause lung cancer. It causes at least 13 other types of cancer (including bowel) as well as heart disease and various lung diseases. […] Keeping active has a wide range of benefits for the body, including reducing the risk of bowel cancer. […] Although it wonât strictly reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, we couldnât write this post without mentioning early diagnosis. […] Bowel cancer screening is for healthy people, without any signs or symptoms of the disease. […] Making changes doesnât have to mean a massive overhaul of your lifestyle â if itâs something you do most days, even a small change can add up to a big difference. […] Very informative, giving good sound and sensible advice on prevention measures by taking simple steps.
#21 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
Maintain a healthy weight. If you are at a healthy weight, work to maintain your weight by combining a healthy diet with daily exercise. If you need to lose weight, ask your health care team about healthy ways to achieve your goal. Aim to lose weight slowly by increasing the amount of exercise you get and reducing the number of calories you eat.
#22 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#23 Six ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – Cancer Research UK – Cancer Newsfacebook icontwitter iconlinkedin iconfacebook icontwitter iconinstagram iconlinkedin iconyoutube iconfundraising regulator icon
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/04/05/six-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women. And while research means survival is improving, the rates of people being diagnosed with the disease are also rising. A whole range of factors play into this, not least the fact that more people in the UK are living to an older age when cancer is more common. There isnât much anyone can do about getting older, but we also know that more than half of bowel cancer cases are linked to lifestyle factors â which are much more within our control. […] Making small changes to our day-to-day lives can make a big difference to the risk of developing bowel cancer. […] Keeping a healthy weight not only cuts your risk of bowel cancer, but could also reduce your risk of nine other types of cancer too. […] Eating a diet high in fibre helps reduce the risk of bowel cancer in a number of ways.
#24 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#25 Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14501-colorectal-colon-cancer
You may not be able to prevent colon cancer, but you can reduce your risk of developing the condition by managing risk factors: […] Avoid tobacco. If you smoke and want help quitting, talk to a healthcare provider about smoking cessation programs. […] Use moderation when you drink beverages containing alcohol. […] Maintain a healthy weight. […] Eat a healthy diet. Add fruit and vegetables to your diet and cut back on red meat processed foods, and high-fat and high-calorie foods. Drinking coffee may lower your risk of developing colon cancer. […] Keep track of your family medical history. Colon cancer can run in families. Tell your healthcare provider if your biological parents, siblings or children have colon cancer or an advanced polyp or if any of your family has cancer before age 45. […] Follow colon cancer screening guidelines. Ask your healthcare provider when you should have colon cancer screening. If you have chronic irritable bowel disease or a family history of colon cancer, your healthcare provider may recommend you start screening earlier than age 45.
#26 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#27 Small Intestine Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Measures | HCG
https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/small-intestine-cancer-prevention/
The exact cause of small intestine cancer is unknown. However, certain factors have been found to increase the risk of small bowel cancer development. These factors, which are referred to as risk factors, may be modifiable or non-modifiable. Small intestine cancer prevention measures focus on targeting the modifiable risk factors and reducing the risk of cancer development. […] Limiting or avoiding alcohol can be a proactive measure in reducing the risk of small intestine cancer. Those who find it challenging to quit or limit alcohol may consider professional cessation programs. […] Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise can contribute to a lower risk of small intestine cancer. […] Adopting a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while minimizing the intake of red meat and processed foods can support digestive health and reduce the risk of small intestine cancer. A nutrient-dense diet provides essential macro- and micro-nutrients that contribute to overall cancer prevention.
#28 Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer) – causes, diagnosis and complications | healthdirect
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bowel-cancer
Can bowel cancer be prevented? […] While there’s no way to prevent bowel cancer completely, several diet and lifestyle choices can lower your bowel cancer risk: […] Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days. […] Reduce alcohol intake to no more than 10 standard drinks or less per week. […] Eat wholegrains and fibre, such as brown rice, wholemeal bread, vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts. […] Eat dairy products such as low-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese in your daily diet, at least 2 and a half serves per day. […] Limit red meat consumption to no more than one serve per day and avoid processed meat altogether. […] Quit smoking and avoid breathing in tobacco smoke.
#29 Small bowel cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/small-bowel-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352497
It’s not clear what may help to reduce the risk of small bowel cancer. If you’re interested in reducing your risk of cancer in general, it may help to: […] Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables so that you get different vitamins and nutrients. […] Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Stop smoking. Talk to a health care professional about ways to quit that may work for you. […] Exercise most days of the week. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you’ve been inactive, start slowly and build up gradually to 30 minutes. Also, talk to your health care team before starting any exercise program.
#30 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Eating too much red meat (e.g. beef, lamb, pork, goat) has been linked with an increased risk of bowel cancer. […] Smoking 40 cigarettes (two packs) per day increases the risk of bowel cancer by around 40% and nearly doubles the risk of bowel cancer death. […] Consuming wholegrains and foods containing dietary fibre decreases the risk of bowel cancer.
#31 Six ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – Cancer Research UK – Cancer Newsfacebook icontwitter iconlinkedin iconfacebook icontwitter iconinstagram iconlinkedin iconyoutube iconfundraising regulator icon
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/04/05/six-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
Weâre not saying you have to go tee-total, but itâs important to know the less you drink the lower your risk (itâs not just heavy drinking thatâs linked to cancer). […] Smoking doesnât just cause lung cancer. It causes at least 13 other types of cancer (including bowel) as well as heart disease and various lung diseases. […] Keeping active has a wide range of benefits for the body, including reducing the risk of bowel cancer. […] Although it wonât strictly reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, we couldnât write this post without mentioning early diagnosis. […] Bowel cancer screening is for healthy people, without any signs or symptoms of the disease. […] Making changes doesnât have to mean a massive overhaul of your lifestyle â if itâs something you do most days, even a small change can add up to a big difference. […] Very informative, giving good sound and sensible advice on prevention measures by taking simple steps.
#32 Can Small Intestine Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) Be Prevented? | American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/small-intestine-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
At this time, there is no known way to prevent most small intestine adenocarcinomas. There are some factors that might increase the risk for these cancers, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a diet thats high in red meats, so making healthier choices concerning these risk factors might lower your risk. […] For some people at high risk of small intestine cancer because of certain inherited syndromes, surgery might be an option to lower risk. […] If a person has many duodenal polyps (growths), doctors may suggest surgery to remove the duodenum before cancer can develop. […] Research is also looking at whether medicines might help lower the risk of small intestine cancer in people with many polyps. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, are one type of medicine being studied.
#33 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 40% for people who meet specific criteria. […] We know that aspirin reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, but we dont recommend it to the general population yet because the benefits dont outweigh the risks for everyone, Dr. Rezapour says. […] Both the USPSTF and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) agree that for a select group of people, the benefits of daily low-dose aspirin use outweigh the risks. […] The USPSTF only recommends low-dose aspirin for people who have a 10% or greater 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. […] Patients who have an increased risk of CVD often have other issues associated with increased inflammation, such as diabetes, obesity or hypertension. Those other issues increase the risk for colorectal cancer.
#34 Can Small Intestine Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) Be Prevented? | American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/small-intestine-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
At this time, there is no known way to prevent most small intestine adenocarcinomas. There are some factors that might increase the risk for these cancers, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a diet thats high in red meats, so making healthier choices concerning these risk factors might lower your risk. […] For some people at high risk of small intestine cancer because of certain inherited syndromes, surgery might be an option to lower risk. […] If a person has many duodenal polyps (growths), doctors may suggest surgery to remove the duodenum before cancer can develop. […] Research is also looking at whether medicines might help lower the risk of small intestine cancer in people with many polyps. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, are one type of medicine being studied.
#35 Aspirin | Reduce your risk | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/risk-factors/reducing-your-risk/aspirin/
There is some evidence that long-term use of aspirin lowers the risk of developing non-cancerous growths (polyps) and bowel cancer. […] Doctors do not usually recommend taking aspirin regularly for bowel cancer prevention unless you have a condition called Lynch Syndrome, or you’re taking part in a clinical trial. […] Research also shows that aspirin reduces the risk of bowel cancer in people who have Lynch syndrome. Guidelines from the BSG (British Society of gastroenterology) recommend that everyone with Lynch syndrome should take aspirin daily. […] Aspirin may also give extra benefit to people with Lynch syndrome who are overweight, and so these people may benefit from higher dosages. […] We need more information about how aspirin works to lower the risk of bowel cancer, who it might help most, what dosage is best and how long people should take it for. Until we have these answers, doctors can’t recommend that people take aspirin regularly to prevent bowel cancer. […] This trial looked at whether taking aspirin or fish oil could be a way of preventing polyps from forming. The results showed that aspirin reduces the number of bowel polyps in people who have had polyps before and are at a higher risk of bowel cancer.
#36 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#37 Aspirin | Reduce your risk | About bowel cancer | Bowel Cancer UK
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/risk-factors/reducing-your-risk/aspirin/
There is some evidence that long-term use of aspirin lowers the risk of developing non-cancerous growths (polyps) and bowel cancer. […] Doctors do not usually recommend taking aspirin regularly for bowel cancer prevention unless you have a condition called Lynch Syndrome, or you’re taking part in a clinical trial. […] Research also shows that aspirin reduces the risk of bowel cancer in people who have Lynch syndrome. Guidelines from the BSG (British Society of gastroenterology) recommend that everyone with Lynch syndrome should take aspirin daily. […] Aspirin may also give extra benefit to people with Lynch syndrome who are overweight, and so these people may benefit from higher dosages. […] We need more information about how aspirin works to lower the risk of bowel cancer, who it might help most, what dosage is best and how long people should take it for. Until we have these answers, doctors can’t recommend that people take aspirin regularly to prevent bowel cancer. […] This trial looked at whether taking aspirin or fish oil could be a way of preventing polyps from forming. The results showed that aspirin reduces the number of bowel polyps in people who have had polyps before and are at a higher risk of bowel cancer.
#38 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 40% for people who meet specific criteria. […] We know that aspirin reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, but we dont recommend it to the general population yet because the benefits dont outweigh the risks for everyone, Dr. Rezapour says. […] Both the USPSTF and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) agree that for a select group of people, the benefits of daily low-dose aspirin use outweigh the risks. […] The USPSTF only recommends low-dose aspirin for people who have a 10% or greater 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. […] Patients who have an increased risk of CVD often have other issues associated with increased inflammation, such as diabetes, obesity or hypertension. Those other issues increase the risk for colorectal cancer.
#39 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
The majority of colorectal cancers occur in people older than 50. […] We still dont fully understand the dose, frequency or effectiveness of aspirin for people who are at average risk for colorectal cancer, Dr. Rezapour says. […] One of the biggest issues with aspirin is the risk of GI bleeding that comes with it, according to Dr. Rezapour. […] Both the USPSTF and the ACG stress that you have to be willing or able to take aspirin for at least a decade. The reason is that research shows that we see the full effect of aspirin on colorectal cancer prevention after 10 years of use, Dr. Rezapour says.
#40 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
The majority of colorectal cancers occur in people older than 50. […] We still dont fully understand the dose, frequency or effectiveness of aspirin for people who are at average risk for colorectal cancer, Dr. Rezapour says. […] One of the biggest issues with aspirin is the risk of GI bleeding that comes with it, according to Dr. Rezapour. […] Both the USPSTF and the ACG stress that you have to be willing or able to take aspirin for at least a decade. The reason is that research shows that we see the full effect of aspirin on colorectal cancer prevention after 10 years of use, Dr. Rezapour says.
#41 Small Intestine Cancer | Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment | MedStar Health
https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/small-intestine-cancer
Your diet and health history can increase your risk of developing small intestine cancer. […] Talk to your doctor if you have two or more risk factors, as you may be considered to have a high risk of disease. You may benefit from our Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention program, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists will help you understand and manage your risk of this disease and other related cancers. […] A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of cancer. […] However, there are several things you can do to optimize your health and lower your risk of cancer, including: Avoiding tobacco, Limiting alcohol, Eating a nutritious diet, Maintaining a healthy weight. […] If you have symptoms, you may benefit from a screening test. […] However, if you have signs of the disease, such as abdominal pain or sudden weight loss, there are several tests that may help detect this type of cancer. And, if you are considered to have a high-risk of developing a GI cancer, your doctor may recommend a screening test to increase your chances of early detection.
#42
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/digestive-system/small-bowel
Can I help prevent small bowel cancer? […] Eating healthy, nutritious foods can lower your cancer risk. […] Follow Canada’s Food Guide […] Eat a gluten-free diet if you have celiac disease. This seems to lower the risk of small bowel cancer. […] Do not eat large amounts of: […] Animal proteins and animal fats. […] Refined carbohydrates. […] Red meat. […] Salt-cured or smoked foods. […] Is there screening for small bowel cancer? […] There is no screening program for small bowel cancer. […] People who are at higher risk of developing small bowel cancer, especially people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), may need to be tested.
#43 Small Intestine Cancer | Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment | MedStar Health
https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/small-intestine-cancer
Your diet and health history can increase your risk of developing small intestine cancer. […] Talk to your doctor if you have two or more risk factors, as you may be considered to have a high risk of disease. You may benefit from our Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention program, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists will help you understand and manage your risk of this disease and other related cancers. […] A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of cancer. […] However, there are several things you can do to optimize your health and lower your risk of cancer, including: Avoiding tobacco, Limiting alcohol, Eating a nutritious diet, Maintaining a healthy weight. […] If you have symptoms, you may benefit from a screening test. […] However, if you have signs of the disease, such as abdominal pain or sudden weight loss, there are several tests that may help detect this type of cancer. And, if you are considered to have a high-risk of developing a GI cancer, your doctor may recommend a screening test to increase your chances of early detection.
#44 Can Small Intestine Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) Be Prevented? | American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/small-intestine-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
At this time, there is no known way to prevent most small intestine adenocarcinomas. There are some factors that might increase the risk for these cancers, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a diet thats high in red meats, so making healthier choices concerning these risk factors might lower your risk. […] For some people at high risk of small intestine cancer because of certain inherited syndromes, surgery might be an option to lower risk. […] If a person has many duodenal polyps (growths), doctors may suggest surgery to remove the duodenum before cancer can develop. […] Research is also looking at whether medicines might help lower the risk of small intestine cancer in people with many polyps. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, are one type of medicine being studied.
#45
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/digestive-system/small-bowel
Can I help prevent small bowel cancer? […] Eating healthy, nutritious foods can lower your cancer risk. […] Follow Canada’s Food Guide […] Eat a gluten-free diet if you have celiac disease. This seems to lower the risk of small bowel cancer. […] Do not eat large amounts of: […] Animal proteins and animal fats. […] Refined carbohydrates. […] Red meat. […] Salt-cured or smoked foods. […] Is there screening for small bowel cancer? […] There is no screening program for small bowel cancer. […] People who are at higher risk of developing small bowel cancer, especially people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), may need to be tested.
#46 Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Prevention, Support & Research for Colorectal Cancer
https://colorectalcancer.org/
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is getting screened on time. Screenings can also find cancer early when treatment is most effective. Most people should begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, but people with certain risk factors may need to start screening earlier. […] Had I ignored my doctors plea and waited to get screened, I could have been facing full-blown metastatic disease in just a few years, which is much harder to overcome.
#47 Six ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – Cancer Research UK – Cancer Newsfacebook icontwitter iconlinkedin iconfacebook icontwitter iconinstagram iconlinkedin iconyoutube iconfundraising regulator icon
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/04/05/six-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
Weâre not saying you have to go tee-total, but itâs important to know the less you drink the lower your risk (itâs not just heavy drinking thatâs linked to cancer). […] Smoking doesnât just cause lung cancer. It causes at least 13 other types of cancer (including bowel) as well as heart disease and various lung diseases. […] Keeping active has a wide range of benefits for the body, including reducing the risk of bowel cancer. […] Although it wonât strictly reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, we couldnât write this post without mentioning early diagnosis. […] Bowel cancer screening is for healthy people, without any signs or symptoms of the disease. […] Making changes doesnât have to mean a massive overhaul of your lifestyle â if itâs something you do most days, even a small change can add up to a big difference. […] Very informative, giving good sound and sensible advice on prevention measures by taking simple steps.
#48 Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Prevention, Support & Research for Colorectal Cancer
https://colorectalcancer.org/
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is getting screened on time. Screenings can also find cancer early when treatment is most effective. Most people should begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, but people with certain risk factors may need to start screening earlier. […] Had I ignored my doctors plea and waited to get screened, I could have been facing full-blown metastatic disease in just a few years, which is much harder to overcome.
#49 Small Intestine Cancer | Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment | MedStar Health
https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/small-intestine-cancer
Your diet and health history can increase your risk of developing small intestine cancer. […] Talk to your doctor if you have two or more risk factors, as you may be considered to have a high risk of disease. You may benefit from our Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention program, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists will help you understand and manage your risk of this disease and other related cancers. […] A healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of cancer. […] However, there are several things you can do to optimize your health and lower your risk of cancer, including: Avoiding tobacco, Limiting alcohol, Eating a nutritious diet, Maintaining a healthy weight. […] If you have symptoms, you may benefit from a screening test. […] However, if you have signs of the disease, such as abdominal pain or sudden weight loss, there are several tests that may help detect this type of cancer. And, if you are considered to have a high-risk of developing a GI cancer, your doctor may recommend a screening test to increase your chances of early detection.
#50 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#51 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#52 Preventing bowel cancer | How you can reduce the risk
https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-types/bowel-cancer/preventing-bowel-cancer/
Smoking is a major risk factor for many cancers, including bowel cancer. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce your risk. […] This research showed strong evidence that certain combinations of behaviour reduced the risk of bowel cancer. […] We estimate that around 45% of bowel cancer cases in the UK could be prevented if we all made changes to our diets such as eating more wholegrains, and eating less red and no processed meat. […] Making these foods a big part of your daily diet is not only important for your general health, but also means that you’re making bowel cancer less likely. […] Replacing red and processed meat with chicken, fish, eggs, pulses and soya-based food like tempeh and tofu is a great way to help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. […] Moderately intense physical activity, such as brisk walking, can help reduce your risk of cancer of the colon, a part of the bowel.
#53 Small Intestine Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Measures | HCG
https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/small-intestine-cancer-prevention/
Quitting smoking may also play a significant role in reducing the risk of not just small intestine cancer, but various other cancer types too. […] Regular physical activity has been linked to a lower risk of various cancers, including those affecting the digestive tract. Engaging in regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic inflammation, supports a robust immune system, contributes to cancer prevention, and promotes overall health. […] Becoming aware of different small intestine cancer risk factors, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and maintaining overall health can significantly bring down the risk of small intestine cancer. A combination of healthy food habits, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, forms a comprehensive strategy for small intestine cancer prevention.
#54 Modifiable Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/modifable-risk-factors/
Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. […] Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%. […] Long-term use (five years or more) of at least 75mg per day of aspirin can decrease the risk of bowel cancer. […] Bowel cancer risk rises with increased body fatness, as marked by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference or waist-hip ratio. […] Dairy products and calcium supplements are associated with a decreased risk of bowel cancer. […] Recreational physical activity can reduce colon (not rectal) cancer by 16%. […] Removing bowel polyps that are larger than 1 cm may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
#55 Six ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – Cancer Research UK – Cancer Newsfacebook icontwitter iconlinkedin iconfacebook icontwitter iconinstagram iconlinkedin iconyoutube iconfundraising regulator icon
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/04/05/six-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
Weâre not saying you have to go tee-total, but itâs important to know the less you drink the lower your risk (itâs not just heavy drinking thatâs linked to cancer). […] Smoking doesnât just cause lung cancer. It causes at least 13 other types of cancer (including bowel) as well as heart disease and various lung diseases. […] Keeping active has a wide range of benefits for the body, including reducing the risk of bowel cancer. […] Although it wonât strictly reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, we couldnât write this post without mentioning early diagnosis. […] Bowel cancer screening is for healthy people, without any signs or symptoms of the disease. […] Making changes doesnât have to mean a massive overhaul of your lifestyle â if itâs something you do most days, even a small change can add up to a big difference. […] Very informative, giving good sound and sensible advice on prevention measures by taking simple steps.
#56 Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14501-colorectal-colon-cancer
You may not be able to prevent colon cancer, but you can reduce your risk of developing the condition by managing risk factors: […] Avoid tobacco. If you smoke and want help quitting, talk to a healthcare provider about smoking cessation programs. […] Use moderation when you drink beverages containing alcohol. […] Maintain a healthy weight. […] Eat a healthy diet. Add fruit and vegetables to your diet and cut back on red meat processed foods, and high-fat and high-calorie foods. Drinking coffee may lower your risk of developing colon cancer. […] Keep track of your family medical history. Colon cancer can run in families. Tell your healthcare provider if your biological parents, siblings or children have colon cancer or an advanced polyp or if any of your family has cancer before age 45. […] Follow colon cancer screening guidelines. Ask your healthcare provider when you should have colon cancer screening. If you have chronic irritable bowel disease or a family history of colon cancer, your healthcare provider may recommend you start screening earlier than age 45.
#57 Small Intestine Cancer – Prevention
https://ruesch.georgetown.edu/smallintestineprevention/
Diet and health history can affect the risk of developing small intestine cancer. […] Risk factors for small intestine cancer include the following: Eating a high-fat diet. […] Having Crohn disease. […] Having celiac disease. […] Having familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
#58 Epidemiology of Cancers of the Small Intestine: Trends, Risk Factors, and Prevention
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6473503/
A steady increase in the incidence of small intestine neoplasms in the developed world suggests that environmental components are triggering the onset of the disease. Hereditary or predisposing conditions have been implicated in only 20% of small intestine cancers. Meanwhile, numerous studies have suggested diet, smoking, alcohol, obesity, and occupational hazards in the development of small intestine cancers. […] Physical activity, weight loss, smoking, and alcohol cessation, avoidance of red, smoked and processed meats, and consumption of fibers have all been shown to reduce small intestine cancer risk to varying degrees, as well as reduce the much more common CRC significantly. […] Prevention by behavioral modification could save thousands of lives each year. However, studies of risk factors and treatments for small intestine cancers have been limited by the rarity of the disease, and the best course of action is preventing and treating the deadly and elusive neoplasm.
#59 Small Intestine Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Measures | HCG
https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/small-intestine-cancer-prevention/
Quitting smoking may also play a significant role in reducing the risk of not just small intestine cancer, but various other cancer types too. […] Regular physical activity has been linked to a lower risk of various cancers, including those affecting the digestive tract. Engaging in regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic inflammation, supports a robust immune system, contributes to cancer prevention, and promotes overall health. […] Becoming aware of different small intestine cancer risk factors, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and maintaining overall health can significantly bring down the risk of small intestine cancer. A combination of healthy food habits, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, forms a comprehensive strategy for small intestine cancer prevention.