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It is impossible to prevent colon cancer; however, there are some changes that you can adopt to reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. This includes avoiding tobacco use, controlling alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and conducting routine screening, especially if you are at high risk of developing colon cancer.
Yes, anyone can develop colon cancer. However, individuals who are older than 50 years old are usually more likely to develop colon cancer.
No, it is estimated that roughly 5% of all colon polyps are at risk of becoming cancerous.
Yes, you will need to be monitored, especially if you have more than three polyps, and are larger than 1 cm.
Although most patients can resume life normally, it depends on what stage the cancer is at. However, for advanced stages of colon cancer, most patients will experience bowel changes and urinary problems.