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Colorectal Cancer: Cutting the Risks

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Canada. Every day, about 67 Canadians are diagnosed with it, and an average of 26 Canadians die of it.

While certain risk factors can’t be changed like your age or family history, there are measures that you can take to lower your risk. Participating in regular screening can help to detect it early on and improve the success rate of treatment. Find out how lifestyle choices and regular screening tests can significantly cut your risk of this disease.

Get active!

If eating a big meal and then vegging on the couch is a daily ritual, your colorectal cancer risk is higher than it could be.

Diagnosing colorectal cancer

A number of symptoms, such as changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation), blood mixed in with stool, and abdominal pain, along with your age, family history, and overall health, may prompt your doctor to suggest diagnostic tests to check for colorectal cancer.

How food choices can affect your cancer risk

A diet high in fibre and low in fat can help prevent colorectal cancer. So the next time you cook or order a meal, it may be better to munch on a chicken Caesar salad instead of a 12-ounce steak with fries.

Regular screening tests can be a life saver

When you hit that milestone age of 50, you should seriously consider going for a colorectal cancer screening test at least once every 2 years. Colon cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths, but more than 90% of cases can be cured if caught at an early stage.
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