Who's at higher risk?
People of any age with personal history of:

• Colorectal polyps
• Colorectal cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease

People of any age with family history of:

• Colorectal polyps
• Colorectal cancer
• Familiar adenomatus polyps (FAP)
• Hereditary non-polypsis colon cancer (HNPCC)

A healthy lifestyle and regular screening can help to lower your risk for colorectal cancer.

• Remember that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives! Begin regular screening at age 50. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and the need for earlier screening.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Eat whole grain foods.
• Reduce the fat in your diet.
• Exercise! Talk with your doctor about an exercise program for you.
• Limit alcohol consumption and don’t smoke.
• Maintain your suggested body weight.