Colon cancer is one of the many diseases dubbed as silent killers. Like victims of hypertension, and other kinds of cancers, colon cancer patients are often astounded upon knowing their doctor’s diagnosis.

Colon cancer develops when tumors in the colon arise, causing disruptions in the functions of the body’s digestive system. Symptoms of this disease include: acute bowel movement in the form of diarrhea or constipation, appearance of blood in stool, and detectable bumps in the stomach area.

Colon cancer victims are usually people who have a poor balanced diet and a hereditary family disease of cancer. Older people have higher risk of getting this disease although teens can also acquire it.

However, there are many ways on how to prevent this deadly disease:

• For people who are 40 years old and above, avoid eating red meat. Older people who eat red meat regularly are more likely to develop colon cancer because of their poor digestive process or slow metabolism.
• Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber. Examples of fiber-rich fruits are oranges, grapefruits, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples, avocadoes, mango, kiwi and pears. High-fiber vegetables include spinach, lettuce, cabbage, Chinese cabbage (bokchoy), and kale.
• Stop smoking cigarettes and refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages. Changing your unhealthy routine can reduce the risk of colon cancer by almost 80%.
• Visit your doctor from check-ups. Detecting colon cancer early can help prevent it and the same is true for any other illnesses.
• Exercise regularly. Walking or jogging every morning could improve your overall and protect you against different forms of cancer.