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Preventing Colon Cancer and its Recurrence

There are plenty of things you can do to lower your colon cancer risk. Even after diagnosis, you can use diet and nutrition, exercise, and colon cancer screening to stay healthy and reduce your risk of getting colon cancer again (recurrence).
Colon Cancer Prevention Overview
A basic overview of colon cancer prevention plus links to more detailed information on how screening, exercise, diet, and body weight play a role in colon cancer risk.
Screening for Colon Cancer Prevention
Overview of the importance of screening for colon cancer prevention.
Exercise for Colon Cancer Prevention
Overview of the importance of exercise for colon cancer prevention.
Nutrition for Colon Cancer Prevention
Overview of the importance of good nutrition for colon cancer prevention.
Healthy Body Weight and Shape for Colon Cancer Prevention
Overview of the importance of a healthy body weight and shape for colon cancer prevention.
Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Reduce Colon Cancer Risk?
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce colon cancer risk for postmenopausal women.
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