preventing colon cancer

Two of the most frequently confused conditions are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer. To help, here’s an in-depth look at IBS and colon cancer, in particular how to spot the difference between the two…

The exact cause of colon cancer is unknown, however there are several risk factors that increase a person’s likelihood of developing it. And while there is no surefire way to prevent colon cancer, there are some preventative measures people can take to help protect against it.

There are many risk factors for bowel cancer. Understanding them can play a key role in prevention and early detection. A risk factor is something that simply increases the risk of developing cancer. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen, but someone with these risk factors has a higher chance of developing cancer than someone who doesn’t.

Making changes to your diet may help you fight bowel cancer or reduce your risk of developing it. Here are five foods to eat and five foods to avoid.

A colonoscopy might sound frightening and if you’ve been recommended to get one, we bet you have lots of questions. No need to stress, we’re here to cover everything you need to know about getting a colonoscopy–the before, during, after, and everything in between.

In order to have a colonoscopy, the colon has to be empty and clean which does require a little bit of prep work. We’re going to walk through some tips on how to prepare for a colonoscopy, including dietary choices, medications, as well as what to expect before, during, and afterwards.