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Doctor says bowel cancer risk may be slashed with more of one food
Bowel Cancer UK has revealed that around half of all bowel cancers could be prevented by having a healthier lifestyle.
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We'd all love to cut our risk of cancer if possible. And while there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk, it's difficult to know what steps we can take to try our best to prevent ourselves from developing the disease.
But a new study has successfully shown more than 90 per cent accuracy in predicting bowel cancer risk over the next five years, based on a high-risk group of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
People with IBD, such as Crohnâs and ulcerative colitis, are known to have an increased chance of developing bowel cancer. But having one of these conditions does not automatically mean you will develop the illness.
People with IBD are currently offered routine screenings for pre-cancerous growths in the gut. If found, these suggest a 30 per cent chance of developing bowel cancer within 10 years.
People with IBD are currently offered routine screenings for pre-cancerous growths in the gut. (Image: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the journal Gut, the new study discovered that DNA alterations in these pre-cancerous cells, when analysed by an algorithm, can predict with more than 90 per cent accuracy who will develop bowel cancer within the next five years.
This method could eventually lead to a straightforward blood tests that can identify IBD patients who are most at risk of developing bowel cancer, researchers hope.
Georgia Sturt, research and grants manager at Bowel Research UK said: âTodayâs research is an exciting step forward in helping identify people with Crohnâs or colitis who are most at risk of bowel cancer, which is important because it can be worrying if pre-cancerous growths are found in routine checks for these patients, as we donât know for sure whether they will develop into cancer.
âFor people without a condition like Crohnâs or colitis, there are many lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of bowel cancer.â
There are many changes you can make to your daily life to reduce your risk of developing this disease. Here are eight ways you can reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
A new study has successfully shown more than 90 per cent accuracy in predicting bowel cancer risk over the next five years (Image: Getty Images)1. Stop smokingâSeven out of 100 bowel cancers in the UK are linked to smoking and the risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked a day, so stopping smoking is an important way to reduce your risk,â advises Sturt.
2. Reduce intake of red meatâDiet plays an important role in the development of the disease,â highlights Sturt.
âReducing your intake of red and processed meat will help decrease the chance of getting bowel cancer.
âFor example, you could swap out beef, sausages and bacon for chicken or fish.â
3. Feed yourself with fibreâFibre has many important functions within the bowel, such as increasing the weight and size of your stool and softening it, so itâs easier to pass,â explains Dr Dave Nichols, NHS GP and resident doctor for at-home testing provider MyHealthChecked.
âItâs crucial to aim for 30g of fibre a day, which is available from wholemeal bread, brown rice, fruit and veg, beans and oats.â
4. Increase calcium intakeHealthy eatingâGetting plenty calcium can help decrease the chance of getting bowel cancer,â says Sturt.
âAdd milk and dairy to your diet for calcium â or non-dairy alternatives that have calcium added.â
5. Avoid ultra-processed foodâLimiting the intake of ultra-processed food is also important; reduce the intake of things such as crisps, breakfast cereals, sausages, ham, and mass-produced bread,â advises Nichols.
There are certain lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer (Image: Getty Images)6. Maintain a healthy weightâBeing overweight increases your risk of bowel cancer,â says Sarah Sweenie, health information and evidence manager at Bowel Cancer UK.
âTo manage your weight, be mindful of portion sizes, avoid sugary drinks, limit alcohol consumption, and choose healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables.â
7. Limit alcohol consumptionâAlcohol is linked to an increased risk of developing several types of cancer including bowel cancer,â says Sweenie.
âIf you do drink alcohol, cutting down the amount you drink will reduce your risk.
âItâs recommended that men and women drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week and spread it out over the week. Aim to have at least two alcohol free days a week.â
8. Stay physically activeRegular physical activity can also help reduce your risk.
âAim for at least 150 minutes of activity, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, each week,â recommends Sweenie.
âThis not only helps maintain a healthy weight but also keeps your digestive system healthy.
âIf you donât do much physical activity, try starting with 10 minutes and increase the time gradually.â
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