What Is Colorectal Cancer?

It is a kind of cancer that develops in the colon or the rectum, which are parts of our digestive system. The wall for each Colon and rectum consist of several layers of tissues. Colorectal cancer starts in the innermost layer anda could also infect through some or all of the other layers.

Sometimes, genetic syndromes also plays a role in increasing the risk for someone to develop this type of cancer. However, what you eat may contribute to it too. Colon cancer may be associated with high-fat, red meat and low-fiber diet.

How to prevent colorectal cancer? Men and women at the age of 50 and above are advised to get a screening by colonoscopy since most of the time, colon cancer does not shows any symptoms. During colonoscopy, patients will be put to sleep so the procedure doesn't hurt. So, don't be scared and go get check!

A glass of wine a day, keeps prostate cancer away!

Do you know that research has shown that by drinking a glass of wine a day, the risk for you to get prostate cancer could be reduce into half.

Scientist found that men who consumed four or more glasses of red wine per week reduced their risk of prostate cancer by 50 per cent.

However, they also noted that beer, white wine and other form of liquor does not offer the same effect. Which lead them to believe that the antioxidant resveratrol from the grapes is the main ingredient that keeps the cancer away.

So, gentleman, start wining!