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!

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