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A member asked:
My husbands mom & dad have had colon cancer. should he be avoiding high fat and chargrilled meats as a risk factor? what other lifestyle modifications should be taken to reduce risk?
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Colonoscopy: He should get a colonoscopy at an ten years younger than the youngest age at which one of his parents was diagnosed. What you suggested about diet modification is appropriate, but colonoscopy is imperative. Visit this site for more info: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/prevention.htm
Answered 1/11/2021
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