COLORECTAL CANCER

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COLORECTAL CANCER
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Two Types

• Colon cancer Starts in the Colon (Large
  Intestine)
• Rectum Cancer Starts in the rectum
• Also known as bowel cancer.

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What is cancer?

• Our bodies grow through cell division (mitosis)
• Once we dont need them to divide and grow any
  more, they stop.
• Cancer is when our cells keep reproducing when we
  dont need them to, forming a tumour.
• Benign tumours stay in one part of the body and
  can be removed.
• Malignant tumours spread uncontrollably.

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Polyps

• Tiny growths that form on the inside lining of
  the colon.
• Can grow into cancers.
• Can sometimes be noticed or felt as grape like
  growths.

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What should you do if you notice such a growth?
(Or any growth that is abnormal?)

• GO TO THE DOCTOR!
• 75 of colorectal cancer cases are preventable
  through diet, exercise and early screening.

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Causes/Risk Factors

• High fat intake (familiar?)
• Excess red meat (90g per day)
• Excess overcooked meat.

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Preventative Measures

• Antioxidants found in vegetables and legumes.
• Carotene-rich (yellow, orange, red vegies)
• 5 serves a day.
• Fibre Allows food matter and waste to pass
  through colon quicker. Matter that stays in the
  bowels can become a polyp.

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