A few everyday choices about diet, exercise and tobacco use can significantly reduce your risk of cancer, according to a recent report on colon cancer prevention.
The report looked at the methodology and latest findings on important approaches that can make a real difference in developing colon polyps and preventing cancer.

Smoking: Quitting reduces the risk of lung and other cancers, regardless of the number of years of smoking. According to The American Cancer Society, eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily as they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other substances may lower the risk of cancer as well as prevent intestinal illnesses such as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Limiting fat: According to current guidelines recommend keeping fat intake between 20 and 30 percent of total daily calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils.
Monitoring your body weight: Obesity or being overweight can increase the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer as well as cancers of the colon, endometrium, esophagus and kidney. There’s evidence that obesity also increases the risk of cancers of the prostate, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, ovary and cervix. Be physically active: From 45 to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day, on most days of the week, is considered optimal to reduce the risk of breast and colorectal cancers.

Reducing sun exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, sunlamps or commercial tanning beds, is the primary cause of skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.
Getting scheduled screening exams: Pap tests, mammograms, colonoscopies and other routine screenings cannot prevent cancer, however, screenings can help find cancers early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. For more information about cancer prevention or various treatments such as appendicitis treatment Los Angeles patients are encouraged to visit their local Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialists to learn more.