Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US today with just under 150,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In addition, each year sees over 50,000 people lose their lives to the illness. But why do people get it? Is there a particular type of person who is at risk? Are there steps you can take to prevent it? In this article we’ll discuss 5 methods that can used successfully to prevent this disease.
1. Lose Weight.