Doctors have revealed the most common mistake people make that can increase their chances of getting cancer.
The rates of colon Cancer have “skyrocketed” in recent years among young people.
Experts predict that the rates of colorectal and colon cancer will double in people under 40 years old by 2030.
According to the American Cancer Society, there will likely be 153,000 cases of colorectal carcinoma detected in this year.
Around 19,500 of those potential patients are expected to be younger than 50 years old.
Dr Katrina Pedersen of Washington University School of Medicine’s Division of Medical Oncology Associate Professor of Medicine highlighted a mistake that many people make to help them avoid developing silent killer disease.
She said that resting enough is important to maintain good health.
Dr Pedersen said to the mirror that “getting enough rest every night is important.” The average adult sleeps between 7 and 8 hours each night.
It keeps your immunity system working properly, especially the part that kills cancer.
The expert also highlighted other three key areas people need to be aware of to reduce their risk of colorectal carcinoma.
Researchers are looking for other causes of colorectal tumors, as the rate of cancer is increasing, but the number connected with genetic problems has remained the same.
Dr Pedersen stated that there is “unambiguous data” to support the claim that ultraprocessed food, i.e. most packaged foods, contributes to cancers of the bowel.
She said: “Avoiding processed foods, reducing red meats and eating as much fruit, vegetables and high-fiber things as you can.” It has been shown that this can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
The doctor explained that obesity was closely related to a poor diet and both had an impact on colon cancer rates.
Dr Pedersen stated that lifestyle is a factor. For people who are obese at a younger age, their risk remains “elevated” even if they lose the weight.
She suggested that people should do physical exercises to counteract the effects of this. This would include getting their hearts pumping faster for about 30 minutes.
Dr Pedersen said that you should also ” Check your Poop every time you go.
She warned that this could be an important indicator.
Look out for any in the stool.
She said another warning sign is if the stools appear narrow, or even pencil thin.
If there is a tumour blocking the exit, the expert explained that the stool has a very narrow opening.
Dr Tiago Bich, Associate Member of the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology of the Moffitt Cancer Centre, also supported this.
They said: If you have been going to the toilet every day for your entire life and suddenly you’re going only once or twice a month, I don’t think it’s cancer. But something is going on.
If you are following the same eating habits and diet, then this needs to be evaluated. If you are losing weight, it could be due to many things.
The new guidelines come after it was announced that bowel-cancer test kits would be sent to anyone who shows symptoms of the disease.
Bowel cancer is UK’s second-most deadly cancer, with 16,500 deaths each year.
It can be treated if caught early.