Reducing incidence and improving outcomes of colorectal cancer: Risk factors and symptoms

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Reducing incidence and improving outcomes of colorectal cancer: Risk factors and symptoms

25 September 2019

Vanessa Weenink

Alan Fraser

Wednesday 25 September 2019, 01:00 AM

Colonoscopy showing tight stenosis of the colon caused by advanced cancer. The patient presented with acute bowel obstruction

GASTROENTEROLOGY

In this article, the first of a two-part series, gastroenterologist Alan Fraser reviews the symptoms and tests helpful for early detection of colorectal cancer. He also discusses the importance of altering modifiable risk factors for reducing the incidence of this largely preventable disease

Key points, Making changes to diet and lifestyle is important for reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Having an affected rst-degree relative increases the

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