Are

you over 50?

If YES then you are eligible for Bowel Cancer screening. If you are aged between 50-69 then you are offered a simple stool test, if positive for blood then you would be offered a Colonoscopy. If you are above 70 please see Dr Mazin our Gastroenterologist for more info

YES!
Screening

Chemoprevention

lifetime risk of developing colon and rectal cancer is just over 5 %, or about 503 cases per 10,000 women. The lifetime risk for men of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the UK is estimated to be 1 in 14 and for women 1 in 19. These were calculated in July 2011 Around 110 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each day in the UK and it is the third most common cancer after breast and lung. The occurrence of large bowel cancer is strongly related to age, with 86% of cases arising in people who are 60 years or older It usually takes about 10 to 15 years for them to develop into colorectal cancer

1. Get screened regularly. Screening tests that detect and remove adenomatous polyps are the most reliable method of preventing colorectal cancer. 2. Maintain a healthy weight throughout life. 3. Adopt a physically active lifestyle. 4. Consume a healthy diet with an emphasis on plant sources. Choose foods and beverages in amounts that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Eat 5 or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day. Choose whole grains in preference to processed (refined) grains. Limit your consumption of processed and red meats. 5. If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumption.

P lease contact our Gastroenterologist Dr Mazin Aljabiri for more info. DMMC-044495142