6 early warning signs of rectal cancer that everyone is too embarrassed to talk about

•diabetic. People with diabetes or insulin resistance are more likely to develop colon cancer.
Obesity. People who are obese have an increased risk of colon cancer, and an increased risk of death from colon cancer, compared to people who consider their weight to be normal.

•smoking. Smokers are more likely to get colon cancer.

•Alcohol. Excessive alcohol use increases the risk of colon cancer.

•Radiation therapy for cancer. Radiation therapy directed at the abdomen to treat previous cancers increases the risk of colon cancer.

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Colon cancer screening
Doctors recommend that people with an average risk of colon cancer undergo colon cancer screening at age 45. As for people at higher risk – such as those with a family history of colon cancer – they should make sure to get tested before that.

Several screening options are available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Talk about your options with your doctor, and together you can decide which tests are right for you.

Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of colon cancer