COLON CANCER AND DIET CORRELATIONS ZARA MORA RN BIOLOGY 316 DR. PENNY S. PERKINS-JOHNSTON
INTRODUCTION Colon cancer runs in my family. It is important to familiarize myself with enhancing my immune system as best as possible by improving my diet.
This presentation will briefly discuss colon cancer and diet changes that can help with colon and, many other cancers.
COLON CANCER
ď‚— Cancer of large intestines ď‚— Usually start as benign polyps that overtime become cancerous.
COLON CANCER Cont.
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COLON CANCER Cont Symptoms Change in bowel habits Rectal bleeding or blood in stool Persistent abdominal discomfort Weakness or fatigue Feeling bowel doesn’t empty completely Unexplained weight loss
COLON CANCER Cont. ď‚— Causes: Precancerous growths in colon- most often benign as precancerous cells on inside lining of colon. Inherited Gene Mutation Hereditary Non polyposis Colorectal Cancer(HNPCC) Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) Clinic)
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COLON CANCER STAGES
http://azcc.arizona.edu/research/lab/laukaitis/cnv/co loncancer
COLON CANCER Cont. Risk factors: Older age African American race Personal history of colorectal cancer Inflammatory intestinal conditions Low fiber, high fat diet Diabetes Sedentary lifestyle Obesity Smoking/Alcohol
Diet and Colon Cancer Studies show that Western Diet induced obesity have a direct link to colon cancer.
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) drive colon cancer and other cancers Resistant to chemotherapy Compounds found in food are showing promise in anti cancer effects (. Kasdagly, M., Radhakrishnan, S., Reddivari, L., Veeramachaneni, D. R., & Vanamala,J)
Natural Cancer Enemies Found in Food Curcumin Lycopene Resveratrol Grape Seed extract Betacarotene Vitamin C Vitamin E Selenium
Increasing Fiber Bulk that can’t be digested, cleans moves food particles.
May help prevent colorectal, stomach among other cancers
Drinking water to remove wastes/toxins Also helps transport nutrients to your organs.
Less Meat Red meat high in saturated fat. Choose leaner meats Try to eat organic meat
Choosing the Right Fats Choose fats that stay liquid at room temperature. Choose plant based fats Olive oil Nuts Avocadoes Coconut oil Avoid transfats Found mainly in animal products
Eating Healthy Foods the Right way Try to eat vegetables as raw as possible Wash all fruits and vegetables Try to flavor with natural herbs and spices Avoid grilling meats
Avoid Alcohol and Smoking ď‚— Avoid as much as possible smoking and alcohol use.
GMO’s and Pesticides Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) are plants or animals that have been altered to resist pesticides or insecticides.
Deemed safe, but are they really? Not natural in nature Found in foods without your knowledge. Buy organic Buy local
http://www.agrilicious.org/agrigraphics/the -most-important-foods-to-buy-organic
Exercise and Cancer Control you weight Be more active 150 minutes of activity per week (30 min x 5days)
Conclusion I am doing this for me to educate myself and my family . I have a long way to go. Try to control what I put in my mouth to nurture and feed my body. Good idea to see a doctor for Baseline labs and weigh loss management.
References 1. American Cancer Society (2014). Diet and Physical Acitivity: What’s the Cancer Retrieved from: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/ activity
Connection? dietandphysicalactivity/diet-and-physical-
2. HelpGuide.org (2015). Cancer Prevention Diet. Retrieved from: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/dietweight-loss/anti-cancer-diet.htm
3. Kasdagly, M., Radhakrishnan, S., Reddivari, L., Veeramachaneni, D. R., & Vanamala, J. (2014). Colon carcinogenesis: Influence of Western diet-induced obesity and targeting stem cells using dietary bioactive compounds. Nutrition, 30(11/12), 1242-1256. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.02.016
4. Mayo Clinic (2013). Diseases and conditions colon cancer. Retrieved from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/basics/definition/ con-20031877