Eat a healthy low-fat diet rich in antioxidants.
Tobacco use increases your risk of colorectal cancer. If you use tobacco, quit. If you don’t use tobacco, don’t start.
Exercise for at least 30 minutes three to four days each week. Even moderate exercise such as walking, gardening, or climbing steps may help reduce your risk.
Reduce weight. Obesity is now a well-established risk factor for colon cancer and many other chronic diseases.
Early detection is important when treatment can be very effective.
Learn more at gastro-associates.net or call 828-328-3300.
Founded in 1996, Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive and liver diseases. The practice provides advanced evaluation and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, biliary system (gallbladder and bile ducts) and liver. All physicians are board certified in gastroenterology. They are highly trained specialists committed to delivering quality health care, expertise and advanced techniques in endoscopy in a comfortable, compassionate environment.
Gastroenterology Associates physicians and advanced practice providers are affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
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