Preventing Bowel Cancer

There are some things such as family history and age that increase the risk of bowel cancer, however there are ways one can lower the chances of this cancer:

• Diet- eating less red meat, processed meat (ham, bacon, sausage), more fish and more fibre from cereal, beans, fruit and vegetables may help reduce the risk.
• Exercise- regular exercise can lower the risk of bowel cancer
• Healthy Weight- maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce your risk
• Stop Smoking- quitting smoking reduces the risk of bowel and other cancers
• Cut Down Alcohol- it is advised not to regularly drink more than 14units a week, spread your drinking over 3 days or more if you drink as much as 14 units
• Get Screened- screening helps in early detection. This makes it easier to treat and increases the chances of surviving from the cancer.

Source:

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-colon-rectum-or-bowel/Pages/Prevention.aspx