Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. By the year 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 147,950 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed and of these, around 53,200 deaths are expected, including at least 3,640 cases of patients under 50 years of age, marking an increase in this population of 1.3%.Several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing polyps or colorectal cancer, according to scientific studies are:Certain types of foods: Red meat (such as beef, pork, lamb, or liver) and processed meats (hot dogs and cold
