Better Health & Beyond — Cancer

Anybody can get colorectal cancer.

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Anybody can get colorectal cancer.

In fact, some experts believe an uptake in screening over the past couple decades has contributed, at least in part, to declining incidence rates of colorectal cancer in older adults.

The fact is, routine screening is recognized as the most effective way to reduce risk, and the United States Preventive Services Task Force says screening should begin at age 45 for average-risk individuals.

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Seriously Bloated: Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

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Seriously Bloated: Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
You’re seriously bloated when your symptoms are caused by a condition that requires immediate medical attention. It’s important to be familiar with the warning signs and symptoms that might indicate something ominous, as well as the nine diagnoses associated with serious bloating, and what to do about them.

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What to Eat to Prevent Colon Cancer

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What to Eat to Prevent Colon Cancer
According to research conducted by the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States, both for men and women. Typical symptoms of this disease include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, abdominal cramping or pain, changes of stool shape, changes in bowel habits, anemia and weight loss.

Colorectal cancer is also known as colon cancer, bowel cancer or rectal cancer. Physicians commonly identify it depending on the where the tumor begins. Colorectal cancer starts when tumors or polyps develop in the lining of the colon or the end part of the large intestine which is called the rectum.

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The Anti-Cancer Diet: Foods That Prevent Cancer

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The Anti-Cancer Diet: Foods That Prevent Cancer
Although selecting cancer-fighting foods at the grocery store and at mealtime can't guarantee cancer prevention, good choices may help reduce your risk. Consider these anti-cancer diet guidelines:

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