Doctors Answers (2)

Harsha Vittal, M.D.
Answered on: 2/6/2012 1
The only ways to decrease the risk of colon cancer is to follow a healthy, avoid being overweight and avoid tobacco. However, there is no substitute for undergoing a screening test for colon cancer and colonoscopy has been proven to be the best test.

David Myles Nolan
Answered on: 2/6/2012 1
In general, a lower fat diet and less red meat as well as the items you addressed. Also avoiding tobacco is a must.