Cancer

Measure preventive and early diagnosis can save lives: - Adopt a diet rich in fiber and low in fat - Enter foods rich in calcium and vitamins C, A and D - consider the use of supplements - Make periodic examinations to detect the disease early - Reduce fat intake to less than 30% of calories / day - Try to maintain an average of 25 to 30 grams of fiber / day, including various vegetables, bran, grains and fruits - Reduce alcohol consumption or stop if possible - Decrease the consumption of spicy foods, smoked or dried (dried beef and corned beef) 5. See your doctor for: - Annual routine rectal exams after age 40 - Examination for occult blood in the stool every year from the age of 40 - Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 3-5 years from 50 years of age - Start early tests if you have a family member with a history of colorectal cancer.