Rak odbytnicy
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Rak odbytnicy, będący istotnym podtypem nowotworów kolorektalnych, charakteryzuje się wysoką podatnością na profilaktykę, z możliwością zapobiegania 45-54% przypadków poprzez odpowiednie działania. Kluczową rolę odgrywają badania przesiewowe, takie jak kolonoskopia co 10 lat, sigmoidoskopia co 5 lat, coroczne testy na krew utajoną w kale oraz test immunochemiczny (FIT) i wielocelowe badanie DNA w kale co 3 lata. Osoby z podwyższonym ryzykiem, w tym z rodzinnym obciążeniem, IBD czy zespołem Lyncha, powinny rozpoczynać badania wcześniej (około 40. roku życia lub 10 lat przed najwcześniejszym przypadkiem w rodzinie) i wykonywać je częściej. Profilaktyka obejmuje także modyfikacje stylu życia: dietę bogatą w błonnik, owoce, warzywa, produkty pełnoziarniste, ograniczenie czerwonego i przetworzonego mięsa, suplementację wapnia i witaminy D (optymalny poziom ≥30 ng/ml), regularną aktywność fizyczną (minimum 150 minut umiarkowanej intensywności tygodniowo), utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała oraz ograniczenie alkoholu i zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu.

Rak odbytnicy – Profilaktyka i zapobieganie

Rak odbytnicy, będący częścią nowotworów jelita grubego i odbytnicy (kolorektalnych), stanowi poważne zagrożenie zdrowotne, ale jednocześnie jest jednym z najbardziej podatnych na profilaktykę nowotworów. Badania wskazują, że około 45-54% przypadków raka odbytnicy można zapobiec poprzez odpowiednie działania profilaktyczne i modyfikacje stylu życia.12 Wczesne wykrywanie i usuwanie polipów podczas badań przesiewowych może skutecznie zapobiec rozwojowi tego nowotworu, zmniejszając zarówno zapadalność, jak i śmiertelność.

Badania przesiewowe jako podstawa profilaktyki

Najskuteczniejszym sposobem zapobiegania rakowi odbytnicy jest regularne wykonywanie badań przesiewowych, które pozwalają wykryć i usunąć zmiany przedrakowe, zanim przekształcą się w nowotwór złośliwy.12 Podczas rutynowych badań przesiewowych lekarze mogą znaleźć polipy (rozrosty lub zmiany wewnątrz jelita grubego) i usunąć je, zanim staną się nowotworowe. Rak odbytnicy rozwija się zwykle z polipów, które bez leczenia mogą przez 10-15 lat przekształcać się w zmiany nowotworowe.1

Większość wytycznych zaleca rozpoczęcie badań przesiewowych w kierunku raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy u osób o przeciętnym ryzyku w wieku 45 lat.12 Badania przesiewowe mogą obejmować:

  • Kolonoskopię – uznawana za złoty standard, zalecana co 10 lat dla osób o przeciętnym ryzyku1
  • Sigmoidoskopię – co 5 lat1
  • Badania kału – coroczne badanie na krew utajoną w kale1
  • Test immunochemiczny kału (FIT) – coroczny1
  • Wielocelowe badanie DNA w kale – co 3 lata1

Osoby o podwyższonym ryzyku powinny rozpocząć badania przesiewowe wcześniej i wykonywać je częściej. Dotyczy to osób z rodzinnym obciążeniem rakiem jelita grubego lub polipami gruczolakowymi, z długą historią chorób zapalnych jelit (IBD) lub innymi znanymi czynnikami ryzyka.12 Według zaleceń, osoby z obciążonym wywiadem rodzinnym powinny rozpocząć badania w wieku 40 lat lub 10 lat wcześniej niż najmłodszy przypadek zachorowania w najbliższej rodzinie.1

Modyfikacja stylu życia w profilaktyce raka odbytnicy

Choć badania przesiewowe są najskuteczniejszym sposobem zapobiegania rakowi odbytnicy, badania pokazują, że istnieją także działania związane ze stylem życia, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko zachorowania:12

Dieta

Odpowiednia dieta może znacząco obniżyć ryzyko wystąpienia raka odbytnicy.1 Zalecenia dietetyczne obejmują:

  • Spożywanie dużej ilości owoców, warzyw i produktów pełnoziarnistych – bogactwo błonnika pokarmowego wspomaga zdrowie jelita grubego12
  • Ograniczenie spożycia czerwonego mięsa i mięsa przetworzonego – badania wykazały związek między wysokim spożyciem tych produktów a zwiększonym ryzykiem raka odbytnicy12
  • Spożywanie odpowiedniej ilości wapnia i witaminy D – mogą one działać synergistycznie, zmniejszając ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy12
  • Włączenie do diety czosnku, soi i kwasów tłuszczowych omega-31
  • Spożywanie produktów mlecznych – badania pokazują, że mogą one obniżać ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy12
Aktywność fizyczna

Regularna aktywność fizyczna może zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju raka odbytnicy o 30-40%.12 Zaleca się:

  • Minimum 150 minut aktywności o umiarkowanej intensywności (np. szybki marsz) lub 75 minut aktywności o wysokiej intensywności tygodniowo1
  • 30-60 minut umiarkowanej do intensywnej aktywności fizycznej dziennie, aby chronić przed rakiem jelita grubego i odbytnicy1
  • Ograniczenie czasu spędzanego w pozycji siedzącej1
Kontrola masy ciała

Nadwaga i otyłość zwiększają ryzyko zachorowania na raka odbytnicy.12 Badania pokazują, że:

  • Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała znacząco zmniejsza ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy1
  • Otyłość może zaburzać funkcjonowanie hormonów, takich jak insulina i leptyna, co wpływa na zwiększenie ryzyka raka1
  • Mężczyźni z otyłością mają o około 50% wyższe ryzyko raka jelita grubego niż osoby bez otyłości, podczas gdy u kobiet z otyłością ryzyko wzrasta o około 10%1
Ograniczenie alkoholu

Spożywanie alkoholu zwiększa ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy.12 Zalecenia obejmują:

  • Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu do maksymalnie jednego drinka dziennie dla kobiet i dwóch dla mężczyzn12
  • W miarę możliwości całkowite unikanie alkoholu1
  • Świadomość, że nawet niewielkie ilości alkoholu mogą zwiększać ryzyko raka1
Zaprzestanie palenia

Palenie tytoniu jest związane ze zwiększonym ryzykiem raka odbytnicy.12 Badania wskazują, że:

  • Osoby palące mają o 50% wyższe ryzyko rozwoju raka jelita grubego niż osoby niepalące1
  • Rzucenie palenia może zmniejszyć ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy nawet o 40%1
  • Palenie powoduje uszkodzenia DNA i stan zapalny w jelitach1

Chemoprewencja raka odbytnicy

Obok modyfikacji stylu życia, w zapobieganiu rakowi odbytnicy mogą odgrywać rolę również pewne leki. Badania wskazują na kilka obiecujących opcji chemoprewencji:12

Kwas acetylosalicylowy (aspiryna)

Aspiryna jest jednym z najlepiej przebadanych leków w kontekście zapobiegania rakowi jelita grubego i odbytnicy.12 Badania wykazały, że:

  • Regularne stosowanie aspiryny może zmniejszyć ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy o 24-27%, a śmiertelność z powodu tego nowotworu o 35%12
  • Ochronne działanie aspiryny przed rakiem jelita grubego i odbytnicy rozpoczyna się 10-20 lat po rozpoczęciu przyjmowania leku1
  • U osób z zespołem Lyncha (dziedziczny niepolipowaty rak jelita grubego) codzienne przyjmowanie 600 mg aspiryny przez dwa lata lub dłużej wiązało się z 60% zmniejszeniem ryzyka raka jelita grubego1
  • Dawki aspiryny tak niskie jak 75-81 mg dziennie mogą być skuteczne w profilaktyce raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy1

Należy jednak pamiętać, że aspiryna może powodować działania niepożądane, takie jak krwawienia z przewodu pokarmowego, dlatego przed jej zastosowaniem w celach profilaktycznych należy skonsultować się z lekarzem.12

Niesteroidowe leki przeciwzapalne (NLPZ)

Obok aspiryny, inne niesteroidowe leki przeciwzapalne również mogą odgrywać rolę w profilaktyce raka odbytnicy:12

  • Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) i naproksen (Aleve®) mogą zmniejszać ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy1
  • W przypadku osób z polipami gruczolakowymi NLPZ mogą obniżać ryzyko nawrotu tych zmian1
  • Badania wykazały, że nieaspiryynowe NLPZ są skuteczniejsze niż aspiryna w zapobieganiu rozwojowi zaawansowanych gruczolaków1

Podobnie jak w przypadku aspiryny, stosowanie NLPZ wiąże się z ryzykiem działań niepożądanych, które mogą przeważać nad potencjalnymi korzyściami dla większości pacjentów.1

Hormonalna terapia zastępcza

Badania wskazują, że stosowanie hormonalnej terapii zastępczej (HTZ) może wpływać na ryzyko raka odbytnicy:12

  • Kombinowana HTZ zawierająca zarówno estrogen, jak i progestagen zmniejsza ryzyko inwazyjnego raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy u kobiet po menopauzie1
  • Kobiety stosujące HTZ mogą mieć niższe ryzyko zachorowania na raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy1

Decyzja o stosowaniu HTZ powinna być podjęta po konsultacji z lekarzem, z uwzględnieniem wszystkich potencjalnych korzyści i ryzyka związanego z terapią.1

Suplementy i witaminy

Badania nad rolą suplementów w profilaktyce raka odbytnicy dostarczają mieszanych wyników:12

  • Suplementacja wapnia może przynosić przynajmniej umiarkowane korzyści w profilaktyce raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy1
  • Optymalny poziom witaminy D (co najmniej 30 ng/ml) może mieć działanie ochronne, choć dokładny mechanizm nie jest w pełni poznany1
  • Niektóre badania sugerują, że przyjmowanie codziennie multiwitaminy zawierającej kwas foliowy może obniżać ryzyko raka jelita grubego, ale nie wszystkie badania potwierdzają ten efekt1

Genetyczne aspekty profilaktyki

Osoby z genetyczną predyspozycją do raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy mogą wymagać specjalnych działań profilaktycznych:12

  • Osoby z zespołem Lyncha lub rodzinną polipowatością gruczolakowatą (FAP) powinny rozpocząć badania przesiewowe znacznie wcześniej i wykonywać je częściej1
  • W niektórych przypadkach badania przesiewowe mogą rozpoczynać się już w dzieciństwie lub wczesnej dorosłości i często obejmują coroczną kolonoskopię1
  • W przypadku FAP leki takie jak Sulindac i celekoksyb wykazały zdolność obniżania ryzyka polipów1
  • W przypadku osób z wysokim ryzykiem genetycznym można rozważyć profilaktyczne usunięcie okrężnicy (kolektomia), aby zapobiec rozwojowi raka jelita grubego12

Osoby z obciążonym wywiadem rodzinnym w kierunku raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy lub określonych zespołów genetycznych mogą skorzystać z poradnictwa genetycznego i badań genetycznych w celu oceny ryzyka i określenia odpowiednich środków zapobiegawczych.12

Nowoczesne podejście do profilaktyki

Współczesne strategie profilaktyki raka odbytnicy opierają się na kompleksowym podejściu uwzględniającym zarówno badania przesiewowe, jak i modyfikacje stylu życia:12

  • Badania kliniczne nad nowymi metodami profilaktyki raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy są stale prowadzone12
  • W przypadku raka odbytnicy opracowano programy neoadjuwantowej terapii całkowitej (TNT), gdzie po diagnozie i określeniu stadium pacjent otrzymuje chemioterapię i radioterapię przed ewentualnym zabiegiem chirurgicznym1
  • U około 40% pacjentów obserwuje się całkowitą regresję guza po chemioterapii i radioterapii, co może eliminować potrzebę operacji1
  • Trwają badania nad szczepionkami, które mogłyby obniżyć ryzyko raka jelita grubego i odbytnicy u osób z zespołem Lyncha1

Podsumowanie zaleceń profilaktycznych

Profilaktyka raka odbytnicy powinna obejmować kompleksowe działania:12

  1. Regularne badania przesiewowe – rozpoczęcie w wieku 45 lat (lub wcześniej w przypadku zwiększonego ryzyka)12
  2. Zdrowa dieta – bogata w błonnik, owoce, warzywa i produkty pełnoziarniste, z ograniczeniem czerwonego i przetworzonego mięsa12
  3. Regularna aktywność fizyczna – minimum 150 minut umiarkowanej aktywności tygodniowo12
  4. Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała12
  5. Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu12
  6. Zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu12
  7. Konsultacja z lekarzem w sprawie aspiryny lub innych leków w profilaktyce raka (zwłaszcza w przypadku podwyższonego ryzyka)12
  8. Rozważenie poradnictwa i badań genetycznych w przypadku obciążonego wywiadu rodzinnego12

Wdrożenie powyższych działań może znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko zachorowania na raka odbytnicy, a także przyczynić się do wczesnego wykrycia zmian nowotworowych, co zwiększa szanse na skuteczne leczenie. Profilaktyka raka odbytnicy powinna być indywidualnie dostosowana do profilu ryzyka pacjenta, z uwzględnieniem jego historii medycznej, genetycznej i stylu życia.12

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  • #1 Colorectal Cancer Care and Prevention – Whole Health Library
    https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/colorectal-cancer-care-and-prevention.asp
    Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or greater, and is a risk factor for many solid tumors and chronic diseases. Studies show that both general and central obesity are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, with a stronger association in men. […] Lifestyle modifications are imperative to prevent colorectal cancer. The top modifiable risk factors include exercising 30 minutes most days of the week and adapting a high-fiber diet with five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Adding garlic, soy, and omega-3 fats to the diet while reducing red meat, processed meat, and simple carbohydrates can have added benefit in the prevention of colorectal cancer. For average-risk patients, screening should start at age 45 with colonoscopy every 10 years, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or annual fecal occult blood testing for early detection of precancerous lesions. An anti-inflammatory diet with regular exercise is beneficial for colorectal cancer prevention.
  • #1 Reducing your risk for colorectal cancer | Canadian Cancer Society
    https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/colorectal/risks/reducing-your-risk
    You may lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer by doing the following. […] Research shows that regular physical activity can lower your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research also shows that sedentary time, or sitting time, increases your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that being overweight or obese increases your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing colorectal cancer. […] Smoking tobacco increases the risk of precancerous conditions and cancer of the colon or rectum. […] Diets that are high in red meat or include processed meats increase the risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that eating foods containing dietary fibre lowers the risk of colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that eating dairy products lowers the risk for colorectal cancer.
  • #1 Prevention | Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    https://colorectalcancer.org/screening-prevention/prevention
    Increasing your physical activity can reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer by 30 to 40 percent. […] 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day is needed to protect against colorectal cancer. […] Exercise also helps you to maintain a healthy body weight, which reduces your risk for colorectal cancer. […] A family history of colorectal cancer puts you at an increased risk for the disease. […] If you have a family history, you may need to be screened at age 40, or 10 years before the youngest case in your immediate family, whichever is earlier. […] Prevent colorectal cancer with lifestyle changes.
  • #1 Reducing colorectal cancer risk – Mayo Clinic Health System
    https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/reducing-your-risk-for-colon-cancer
    Get moving. You know exercise benefits your heart and can help you maintain your weight. It also may lower your risk of developing some types of cancer, including colorectal cancer. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. […] Watch your weight. Carrying extra pounds increases your risk of colorectal cancer, and cancers of the breast (in postmenopausal women), rectum, esophagus, pancreas and kidney, among others, according to the American Cancer Society. Talk to your health care team if you need help losing weight. […] Limit alcohol and don’t smoke. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so moderately. That means no more than one drink a day for women or two drinks a day for men. And if you smoke, quit. Your provider can offer tips or refer you to a program to help you stop.
  • #1 6 Expert Tips to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
    https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/6-expert-tips-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer/
    Being overweight or obese increases the risk of getting colon or rectal cancer because it can alter the function of hormones, such as insulin and leptin, Chiu said. […] 5. Limit alcohol […] Alcohol can cause intestinal damage. It is a toxin whose byproduct can damage DNA, Chiu said. […] 6. Do not smoke […] Smoking increases the risk for colorectal cancer, Chiu said, because it causes DNA damage and inflammation in the intestine and lung.
  • #1 Colon Cancer Prevention: 6 Tips for Reducing Your Risk
    https://www.healthline.com/health/colorectal-cancer/colon-cancer-prevention
    According to the National Cancer Institute, people with overweight or obesity are about 30 percent more likely to develop colon cancer than those without the conditions. […] Regular exercise can help you manage your weight and reduce your risk of colon cancer. […] Due to the nature of colon cancer, screening tests are done before signs and symptoms may develop. […] Colorectal cancer screening via traditional colonoscopy is typically recommended every 10 years starting at age 45. However, your doctor may recommend testing sooner and more often if you’re at higher risk. […] In the United States, about 13 percent of colon cancers are attributed to alcohol consumption, and 12 percent to current or former tobacco use. […] Current smokers are at a 50 percent higher risk of developing colon cancer than those who never smoked. […] Men with obesity have about a 50 percent higher risk of colon cancer than people without obesity, while women with obesity have about a 10 percent increased risk.
  • #1 Prevention Tips – The Mount Sinai Hospital | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/care/cancer/services/colon/prevention-tips
    The link between smoking and lung cancer is well-known. But lesser known is that fact that smoking can also cause cancers of the digestive system, such as colon and rectal cancer. […] Heavy drinking is associated with numerous health problems, including colon and rectal cancer. […] There is evidence that aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as naproxen (Aleve®) and ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) may decrease the risk of death from colon and rectal cancers. However, because aspirin can have side effects like bleeding from the bowels, you should consult your doctor before thinking of using aspirin or another NSAID for colon and rectal cancer prevention.
  • #1 Colon Cancer Prevention: 6 Tips for Reducing Your Risk
    https://www.healthline.com/health/colorectal-cancer/colon-cancer-prevention
    Preventive measures can go a long way in reducing your risk of colorectal cancers, which are the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. […] While you cant prevent certain risk factors such as age and family history, early screening and lifestyle measures that address diet, exercise, and weight can help reduce your risk of colon cancer. […] Eating less red meat and processed meats, such as steak, ground beef, lunch meats, and hot dogs can significantly reduce your risk of colon cancer. […] Reducing or avoiding alcohol consumption can lower your risk of colon cancer. […] Smokers are at a 50 percent higher risk of developing colon cancer than those who never smoked. This means that if you smoke, one way to reduce your risk of colon cancer is to try to quit. […] Managing your weight is another way to reduce your risk of colon cancer.
  • #1 Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Lower Your Risk and Stay Healthy
    https://www.cbwchc.org/news/colorectal-cancer-prevention
    Colorectal cancer risk can also be reduced through lifestyle changes. Research shows that by taking actions early and making simple, mindful changes to your daily habits, you can significantly reduce the chances of developing the cancer or prevent colorectal cancer from occurring altogether. […] Reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption and tobacco use are also important steps in lowering your risks. […] Quitting smoking can even reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 40%, which is why it is one of the most effective actions you can take to protect you and your family’s health. […] Screening tests allow doctors to find colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps before symptoms appear. By detecting it early, treatment can begin before the polyp has a chance to develop into cancer, or if there is already cancer, prevent it from spreading. This strategy improves the chances of successful treatment and reduces the need for more aggressive care plans.
  • #1 Aspirin for the prevention of colorectal cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3354696/
    Over 600,000 people worldwide die of colorectal cancer (CRC) annually, highlighting the importance of developing effective prevention strategies. Among proposed chemopreventive interventions, aspirin is perhaps the agent with the strongest body of evidence that supports wider spread use to significantly reduce the population burden of CRC. Several epidemiological studies, four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of colorectal polyp recurrence, and RCTs in patients with hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, have shown that aspirin reduces incidence of colorectal neoplasia. […] Recently, in a pooled analysis of five cardiovascular-prevention RCTs linked to cancer outcomes, daily aspirin use at any dose reduced the risk of CRC by 24% and of CRC-associated mortality by 35% after a delay of 810 years.
  • #1
    https://www.facingourrisk.org/info/risk-management-and-treatment/screening-and-risk-reduction/by-cancer-type/colorectal/medications-to-reduce-risk
    In people with Lynch syndrome, daily aspirin may decrease the risk for colon cancer and other cancers. In one study, people who took 600 mg of aspirin daily for two years or more had a 60 percent decrease in their risk for colorectal cancer. […] More studies are needed to help experts understand the best dose and duration of aspirin to protect people with Lynch syndrome from colorectal cancer. […] In people with the rare syndrome Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), caused by an inherited mutation in the APC gene, the drugs Sulindac and celexicob have been shown to lower the risk for polyps. […] Vaccines are being studied in clinical trials to see if they can lower the risk for colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome. […] Currently, there is not enough evidence to support using of any of these other agents to lower the risk for colorectal cancer.
  • #1 Aspirin for the prevention of colorectal cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3354696/
    The other major known distinct genetic syndrome that underlies familial CRC is the Lynch syndrome, an autosomal dominantly inherited condition in which germline mutations in mismatch repair genes confer a high lifetime risk of cancers of the colorectum as well as other organs. […] The CAPP2 RCT was the first aspirin study to have CRC prevention as a primary end point. […] Aspirin had a lower CRC risk (incidence-rate ratio = 0.56; 95% CI, 0.320.99; P = 0.05) in ITT analyses accounting for multiple primary CRCs in some individuals. […] Taking clinical trial and observational data together, there is clear evidence that aspirin in doses as low as 325 mg per day reduces CRC risk. […] There is also strong evidence from secondary analyses of cardiovascular trials that daily doses as low as 75 mg per day may be effective. […] For individuals at high risk of CRC, such as those with Lynch syndrome, the results of the CAPP2 trial suggest a clearer case for aspirin use.
  • #1 Colorectal cancer prevention: A proven benefit of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Mayo Clinic News Network
    https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colorectal-cancer-prevention-a-proven-benefit-of-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs/
    Dr. Murad and his colleagues showed that nonaspirin NSAIDs are better than all the other compared therapies for preventing recurrence of adenomatous polyps within three to five years following initial polyp removal. However, because of some of the other health risks of nonaspirin NSAIDs, they may not be the best choice for everyone. […] Aspirin had nearly as good results, with much less additional risk. Dr. Murad and his colleagues cautioned that, although low-dose aspirin was ranked second in preventive capabilities, “the excess benefit over risk might therefore be favorable for many patients.” […] “It is important that patients and doctors have a discussion on the various risks and benefits of any medication or other therapy,” says Dr. Murad. “While a research publication may contain promising findings, it is generalized information, and each individual is different. So their care will be individualized, as well.”
  • #1 Colorectal cancer prevention: A proven benefit of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Mayo Clinic News Network
    https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colorectal-cancer-prevention-a-proven-benefit-of-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs/
    ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers and a team of collaborating scientists from across the country have determined the comparative effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin and several supplements in preventing the recurrence of advanced neoplasia (polyps that are the precursor of colorectal cancer) after polyp removal. […] In their study, published this month in The BMJ, the research team showed that, for most patients, nonaspirin NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) work better than aspirin or a host of nutritional supplements to prevent the growth of advanced adenomas. In the paper, they say that due to most colorectal cancers developing from this type of polyps, preventing them is a good proxy for colorectal cancer prevention. […] “Approximately 85 percent of all colorectal cancers are thought to result from untreated adenomatous polyps,” says M. Hassan Murad, M.D., a clinical epidemiologist and preventive medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, and the study’s senior author. “If we can find a way to stop their growth, we could prevent a majority of these cases.”
  • #1 Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0515/p658.html
    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends CRC screening for average-risk adults 50 to 75 years of age. […] The decision to screen adults 76 to 85 years of age should be individualized based on overall health, previous screening, willingness to undergo treatment for CRC if found, and comorbid conditions. […] Although aspirin use decreases CRC incidence by 40%, a 2016 USPSTF guideline including three RCTs recommended against aspirin use in the average-risk population because of the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke. […] Studies show that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors decrease the risk of CRC and adenomatous polyps; however, an increased risk of adverse effects outweighs potential benefits for most patients.
  • #1 Colorectal Cancer | Cancer Screening and Prevention | Health & Senior Services
    https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/cancer/colorectal-cancer.php
    Cigarette smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and death from the disease. […] Studies have shown that taking aspirin lowers the risk of colorectal cancer and the risk of death from colorectal cancer. […] Studies have shown that combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that includes both estrogen and progestin lowers the risk of invasive colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. […] A doctor may consider a patients family health history when deciding which colorectal cancer screening might be appropriate. […] In some cases, colorectal cancer is caused by an inherited genetic condition called Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC. […] It is important for those who have been diagnosed with Lynch syndrome to talk to a doctor about an increased chance of getting other cancers caused by Lynch syndrome.
  • #1 Reducing your risk for colorectal cancer | Canadian Cancer Society
    https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/colorectal/risks/reducing-your-risk
    If you follow the screening guidelines for colorectal cancer, the cancer can be found before you notice symptoms. […] Some drugs may help to protect you from developing colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that people who take NSAIDs have a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer. […] Women who take HRT may have a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer. […] If you are at higher than average risk, you may need to visit your doctor more often to check for colorectal cancer. […] Prophylactic colectomy is surgery to remove the whole colon before colorectal cancer is diagnosed.
  • #1 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors | Hereditary Colorectal Risk Factors | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html
    Many lifestyle-related factors have been linked to colorectal cancer. In fact, more than half of all colorectal cancers are linked to risk factors that can be changed. […] Following a healthy eating pattern that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and that limits or avoids red and processed meats and sugary drinks probably lowers risk. […] If you have a family history of adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer, talk with your doctor about the possible need to start screening at a younger age. If you’ve had adenomatous polyps or colorectal cancer, its important to tell your close relatives so that they can pass along that information to their doctors and start screening at the right age. […] Since many of these syndromes are linked to colorectal cancer at a young age and other types of cancer, identifying families with these inherited syndromes is important. It lets doctors recommend specific steps such as screening and other preventive measures when the person is younger.
  • #1
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/colorectal-cancer
    Regular screening for colorectal cancer (secondary prevention) is the best way to catch the disease early. […] Studies have shown that screening can reduce both the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer through early detection and removal of precancerous growths. […] Stool-based tests are non-invasive screening methods used to detect the presence of colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps in the stool. […] Individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer or certain genetic conditions may benefit from genetic counselling and genetic testing to assess their risk and determine appropriate screening measures.
  • #1 Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2947820/
    The cornerstones of colorectal cancer prevention are screening and detection of adenomatous polyps. However, improving our understanding of the modifiable risk factors might inform additional primary prevention strategies that can further reduce risk. […] For lifestyle factors, there is compelling evidence that avoidance of smoking and heavy alcohol use, prevention of weight gain, and the maintenance of a reasonable level of physical activity can each have a positive influence on risk of colorectal cancer. […] Taken together, modification of multiple diet and lifestyle factors is likely to have a substantial overall impact on risk of colorectal cancer.
  • #1 Rectal Cancer – Prevention
    https://ruesch.georgetown.edu/rectalcancerprevention/
    Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. […] Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. […] The following risk factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer: Age, Family history of colorectal cancer, Personal history, Inherited risk, Alcohol, Cigarette smoking, Race, Obesity. […] The following protective factors decrease the risk of colorectal cancer: Physical activity, Aspirin, Combination hormone replacement therapy, Polyp removal. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent colorectal cancer are being studied in clinical trials.
  • #1
    https://www.thechristhospital.com/healthspirations/colorectal-cancer-prevention-and-treatment
    Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that are preventable through recommended screenings and lifestyle changes. […] By screening for colorectal cancer, you can identify it earlier when it’s more likely to be curable,” Dr. Puthota says. You may just save your life or that of someone you love.” […] You should have regular screening tests between ages 45 to 75. However, if you have a parent, sibling or child with colorectal cancer, you should undergo testing earlier. Typically, you’ll want to begin screening 10 years before the age your relative was when they were diagnosed. […] The Christ Hospital Health Network has a program called TNT (total neo-adjuvant treatment regimen) for rectal cancer. After diagnosis and staging, you receive chemotherapy and radiation first, before any surgery.
  • #1
    https://www.thechristhospital.com/healthspirations/colorectal-cancer-prevention-and-treatment
    Up to 40 percent of patients have a complete tumor regression (the tumor shrinks or disappears) after chemotherapy and radiation,” Dr. Rafferty explains. This is what we call a complete clinical response or cCR.” […] Some patients that have a cCR and no evidence of a tumor may not need surgery. Your doctor may recommend watching and waiting. […] Lifestyle practices, such as maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise, can help. Some doctors recommend taking vitamin D, aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.
  • #2 Seven ways to reduce your risk of bowel cancer – UK Health Security Agency
    https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2019/04/01/seven-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-bowel-cancer/
    Every 30 minutes someone dies from bowel cancer, making it the UKs second biggest cancer killer. However, this shouldnt be the case as its a treatable and curable disease, especially if diagnosed early. […] Research shows that around half (54%) of all bowel cancers could be prevented by making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. […] There is evidence that eating red and processed meat can increase your risk of bowel cancer. […] Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet as it aids digestion, prevents constipation and helps to reduce your risk of bowel cancer. […] Being overweight or obese and carrying a lot of weight around your waist can increase your risk of bowel cancer. It is estimated that 11 out of 100 bowel cancers (11%) in the UK are linked to people not having a healthy body weight.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer – American College of Gastroenterology
    https://gi.org/topics/colorectal-cancer/
    Age 45 is now the age to start screening for colorectal cancer among all average risk adults according to 2021 guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology. This is an important change from earlier guidelines that used to recommend starting at age 50 for most people and age 45 for African Americans only. Your gastroenterologist can diagnose colorectal cancers at an earlier stage, find colon polyps early so they can be safely removed, and help to prevent colorectal cancers. […] Physicians from the American College of Gastroenterology want you to know that screening Colonoscopy can find growths in the colon called polyps so they can be removed before they turn into Colorectal Cancer. […] ACG recommends colorectal cancer screening in average-risk individuals between age 45 and 75 years to reduce pre-cancerous growths called advanced adenomas, reduce colorectal cancer, and reduce death from colorectal cancer.
  • #2 Prevention | Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    https://colorectalcancer.org/screening-prevention/prevention
    Increasing your physical activity can reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer by 30 to 40 percent. […] 30 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day is needed to protect against colorectal cancer. […] Exercise also helps you to maintain a healthy body weight, which reduces your risk for colorectal cancer. […] A family history of colorectal cancer puts you at an increased risk for the disease. […] If you have a family history, you may need to be screened at age 40, or 10 years before the youngest case in your immediate family, whichever is earlier. […] Prevent colorectal cancer with lifestyle changes.
  • #2 Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2947820/
    The cornerstones of colorectal cancer prevention are screening and detection of adenomatous polyps. However, improving our understanding of the modifiable risk factors might inform additional primary prevention strategies that can further reduce risk. […] For lifestyle factors, there is compelling evidence that avoidance of smoking and heavy alcohol use, prevention of weight gain, and the maintenance of a reasonable level of physical activity can each have a positive influence on risk of colorectal cancer. […] Taken together, modification of multiple diet and lifestyle factors is likely to have a substantial overall impact on risk of colorectal cancer.
  • #2 Dietary Prevention of Colon Cancer | UPMC Physician Resources
    https://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/news/011922-dietary-prevention-colon-cancer
    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. […] A low-fiber diet places environmental pressure on the colonic epithelium, as well as on the stomach, esophagus, breast, prostate, pancreas, and liver. […] A high-fiber diet is associated with a lower risk of all cancers, a lower risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and a reduction in all-cause mortality. […] A minimum of 50 grams of fiber a day is needed to promote good health and minimize colon cancer risk. […] The production of butyrate by the gut microbiota through the fermentation of dietary fiber is particularly important. […] Taken together, these actions stimulated by the production of butyrate are anticarcinogenic. […] The study strongly suggested that the level of dietary fiber consumed can convert the colon from a cancer-promoting environment to a cancer-preventing environment in as little as two weeks. […] High-fiber diets have the potential to resolve major public health concerns and allow Americans to live longer and have a better quality of life as they age.
  • #2 Prevention | Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    https://colorectalcancer.org/screening-prevention/prevention
    You may be able to lower your colorectal cancer risk with some simple lifestyle changes. Be proactive about staying as healthy as possible. […] While screening is the most important step you can take to prevent colorectal cancer, its not the only one. […] While colorectal cancer can be both genetic and random in nature, there are several proven ways you can reduce your chances of getting this common cancer. […] Diets high in red meat have been linked to colorectal cancer. Try to keep your red meat intake to 18 ounces per week or less. […] Processed meats should be avoided if possible. These meats include hot dogs, ham, bacon, and sausage. Cancer risk increases even with low consumption. […] Diets high in vegetables, fruits and other plant foods reduce risk for many diseases, including colorectal cancer.
  • #2 Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2947820/
    Limiting intake of processed meat and red meat, especially after high-temperature cooking, and replacing these foods with poultry or fish as alternative protein sources could be a reasonable approach to reducing risk of colorectal cancer. […] Calcium supplementation is likely to be at least modestly beneficial. […] Data support a significant, yet modest ability of calcium intake to prevent colorectal cancer. […] The precise mechanism by which vitamin D prevents colorectal cancer is not clear, but future randomized control trials of higher doses of vitamin D might provide more information. […] Although an association between colorectal cancer and vitamin D has not been definitively proven, it is important to achieve a level of at least 30 ng/mL, since this dose has been shown to be optimal for other health conditions.
  • #2 Foods That Fight Colon Cancer: Prevention & Treatment
    https://www.uchealth.com/en/media-room/articles/foods-that-fight-colorectal-cancer-a-guide-to-nutrition-for-prevention-and-treatment
    According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, „Dietary legume consumption reduces the risk of colorectal cancer.” […] According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, there is strong evidence that the consumption of dairy can be protective against colorectal cancer. […] Cancer research suggests the high calcium content in these may be protective. […] If you do drink alcohol, try to do so only occasionally and limit to two standard drinks per day for men or one standard drink per day for women. […] Both red meat and processed meat contain compounds that increase the risk of colon cancer. […] Nutrition and diet play a critical role in fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Many of the same smart food choices that are recommended for reducing the risk of colorectal cancers can be applied to other types of cancer, heart disease or your overall health.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer
    https://www.brgeneral.org/medical-services/gastroenterology/colon-and-rectal-surgery/colorectal-cancer-risk-prevention/
    Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Routine testing can help prevent colorectal cancer or find it at an early stage, when it’s smaller and easier to treat. […] You may be able to lower your risk with simple lifestyle changes and regular screenings. […] Screening is the #1 way you can prevent colon and rectal cancer. With screening, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are also highly treatable if caught early. […] Diets high in vegetables, fruits and other plant-based foods reduce the risk for many diseases, including colorectal cancer. […] Adults who increase their physical activity, either in intensity, duration or frequency, can reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer by 30 to 40%.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening | UCSF Health
    https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/colorectal-cancer-prevention-and-screening
    Maintain a healthy weight. Being obese or overweight increases your chances of developing colorectal cancer. […] Don’t smoke. Smoking cigarettes is linked with a higher risk of colorectal and other types of cancer. […] Avoid alcohol. Not drinking at all may reduce your risk. If you do drink, women should limit consumption to no more than one drink a day, and men to two drinks a day. […] Take a low dose of aspirin daily. Aspirin can reduce the development of polyps, particularly in patients with a previous history of polyps or colorectal cancer. […] Screening is for patients who show no symptoms of cancer. It is a preventive measure that anyone can take to catch abnormal cells early on. […] Polyps usually take about 10 to 15 years to develop into colorectal cancer. If theyre detected early, they can be removed before they turn into cancerous cells. Regular screenings also help to catch cancer cells in their early stages, when treatment is more effective.
  • #2 Reducing your risk for colorectal cancer | Canadian Cancer Society
    https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/colorectal/risks/reducing-your-risk
    You may lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer by doing the following. […] Research shows that regular physical activity can lower your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research also shows that sedentary time, or sitting time, increases your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that being overweight or obese increases your risk for colorectal cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing colorectal cancer. […] Smoking tobacco increases the risk of precancerous conditions and cancer of the colon or rectum. […] Diets that are high in red meat or include processed meats increase the risk for colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that eating foods containing dietary fibre lowers the risk of colorectal cancer. […] Research shows that eating dairy products lowers the risk for colorectal cancer.
  • #2 Aspirin for the prevention of colorectal cancer
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3354696/
    Over 600,000 people worldwide die of colorectal cancer (CRC) annually, highlighting the importance of developing effective prevention strategies. Among proposed chemopreventive interventions, aspirin is perhaps the agent with the strongest body of evidence that supports wider spread use to significantly reduce the population burden of CRC. Several epidemiological studies, four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of colorectal polyp recurrence, and RCTs in patients with hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, have shown that aspirin reduces incidence of colorectal neoplasia. […] Recently, in a pooled analysis of five cardiovascular-prevention RCTs linked to cancer outcomes, daily aspirin use at any dose reduced the risk of CRC by 24% and of CRC-associated mortality by 35% after a delay of 810 years.
  • #2 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
    Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Regular colorectal cancer screening is the best way to reduce risk. But for certain people, taking a daily low-dose aspirin should also be on your to-do list. […] 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. […] Aspirin inhibits several colon cancer-related pathways and inhibits inflammation, which over time leads to cancer, Dr. Rezapour says. […] Aspirin promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut, Dr. Rezapour says. Those are the bacteria that help prevent colorectal cancer progression and development.
  • #2
    https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/2024/07000/low_dose_aspirin_and_prevention_of_colorectal.29.aspx
    To examine the association between low-dose aspirin use and risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). […] In this nationwide cohort, use of low-dose aspirin was associated with a lower risk of CRC. […] Public health strategies aiming to ease this burden include developing screening programs for prevention and early detection of CRC […] Aspirin has been long regarded as the most promising preventive agent against CRC. […] Regular aspirin use was associated with 27% lower CRC risk. […] Aspirin use was associated with 26% reduced CRC risk. […] The protective effect of aspirin against CRC risk and the optimal pattern of use in the average-risk population remains highly debated. […] We estimated that aspirin use averted 1,073 cases of CRC in the study period. […] Both current use and past use of low-dose aspirin use vs never use were associated with a lower CRC risk.
  • #2 Should you take aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer? | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/should-you-take-aspirin-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
    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.
  • #2 Colorectal cancer prevention: A proven benefit of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Mayo Clinic News Network
    https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colorectal-cancer-prevention-a-proven-benefit-of-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs/
    ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers and a team of collaborating scientists from across the country have determined the comparative effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin and several supplements in preventing the recurrence of advanced neoplasia (polyps that are the precursor of colorectal cancer) after polyp removal. […] In their study, published this month in The BMJ, the research team showed that, for most patients, nonaspirin NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) work better than aspirin or a host of nutritional supplements to prevent the growth of advanced adenomas. In the paper, they say that due to most colorectal cancers developing from this type of polyps, preventing them is a good proxy for colorectal cancer prevention. […] “Approximately 85 percent of all colorectal cancers are thought to result from untreated adenomatous polyps,” says M. Hassan Murad, M.D., a clinical epidemiologist and preventive medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, and the study’s senior author. “If we can find a way to stop their growth, we could prevent a majority of these cases.”
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer | Cancer Screening and Prevention | Health & Senior Services
    https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/cancer/colorectal-cancer.php
    Cigarette smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and death from the disease. […] Studies have shown that taking aspirin lowers the risk of colorectal cancer and the risk of death from colorectal cancer. […] Studies have shown that combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that includes both estrogen and progestin lowers the risk of invasive colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. […] A doctor may consider a patients family health history when deciding which colorectal cancer screening might be appropriate. […] In some cases, colorectal cancer is caused by an inherited genetic condition called Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or HNPCC. […] It is important for those who have been diagnosed with Lynch syndrome to talk to a doctor about an increased chance of getting other cancers caused by Lynch syndrome.
  • #2 Screening and Prevention for People with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    https://www.dana-farber.org/health-library/screening-prevention-for-people-with-a-family-history-of-colorectal-cancer
    In people with either one first-degree or two second-degree relatives (for instance, an aunt, uncle or grandparent) with colon cancer or pre-cancerous polyps, the above screening is recommended beginning at age 40 instead of 50, with a colonoscopy as the preferred method. A colonoscopy should be repeated at least every five years if the results are negative. […] Colonoscopy screening should begin at 40 years or 10 years earlier than the earliest case of colon cancer in the family. A colonoscopy should be repeated at least every five years if the results are negative. […] When a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome is suspected or present in a family, members may begin screening at much younger ages and more frequently. In some cases, screening may begin in childhood or early adulthood and will often involve annual colonoscopy. […] People with a family history of colorectal cancer in several close relatives and across generations, especially if these cancers occur at a young age, may benefit from genetic counseling and genetic testing for the inherited syndromes of colon cancer.
  • #2 Preventive Treatment for People at High Risk for Colorectal Cancer | NYU Langone Health
    https://nyulangone.org/conditions/colorectal-cancer/treatments/preventive-treatment-for-people-at-high-risk-for-colorectal-cancer
    Our experts work in partnership with those who are at high risk for colorectal cancer to help make decisions about treatment options and medical and surgical strategies to reduce the risk of cancer. […] Some studies have shown that medications such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and cox-2 inhibitors may reduce the risk of polyps or colorectal cancer in some people at high risk for colorectal cancer, such as those with IBD. […] People with familial adenomatous polyposis or Lynch syndrome may choose to have surgery to remove the entire colona procedure called a total colectomyto help prevent colon cancer. […] Your doctor may also recommend removing the rectum if he or she is concerned about polyp growths there. This procedure is called a total proctocolectomy.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer Care and Prevention – Whole Health Library
    https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/colorectal-cancer-care-and-prevention.asp
    Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or greater, and is a risk factor for many solid tumors and chronic diseases. Studies show that both general and central obesity are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, with a stronger association in men. […] Lifestyle modifications are imperative to prevent colorectal cancer. The top modifiable risk factors include exercising 30 minutes most days of the week and adapting a high-fiber diet with five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Adding garlic, soy, and omega-3 fats to the diet while reducing red meat, processed meat, and simple carbohydrates can have added benefit in the prevention of colorectal cancer. For average-risk patients, screening should start at age 45 with colonoscopy every 10 years, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or annual fecal occult blood testing for early detection of precancerous lesions. An anti-inflammatory diet with regular exercise is beneficial for colorectal cancer prevention.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer Prevention | VirginiaNavigator
    https://virginianavigator.org/article/71570/colorectal-cancer-prevention
    Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. […] The following risk factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer: Age, Family history of colorectal cancer, Personal history, Inherited risk, Alcohol, Cigarette smoking, Race, Obesity. […] The following protective factors decrease the risk of colorectal cancer: Physical activity, Aspirin, Combination hormone replacement therapy, Polyp removal. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent colorectal cancer are being studied in clinical trials.
  • #2 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. Here are 6 ways to reduce your bowel cancer risk, based on research from our Global Cancer Update Programme. […] 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.
  • #2 Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0515/p658.html
    Colorectal cancer is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. […] The incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer can be reduced with screening of average-risk adults 50 to 75 years of age. […] There is good evidence that aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, and hormone therapy decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, but potential harms limit their usefulness. […] There is good evidence that calcium supplementation, moderate dairy consumption, reduced red meat consumption, increased physical activity, decreased body mass index, and statin use decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps. […] Although increased alcohol intake and tobacco use are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, there is no direct evidence that reducing alcohol consumption or smoking cessation decreases the risk.