Hey im 15 years old and my dad recently had colon cancer. (About a year ago). I heard that it was genetic, so I'm freaking out. Is there anyway to prevent me, or even lessen my chance at getting it?
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1 :
Don't have anal sex. People get colon cancer all the time from anal sex. I don't know if your dad did, but it's possible at such a young age.
2 :
Firstly, most cases aren't genetic. At worst, you might have a slightly increased risk compared with people with no family history, unless your dad had a very unusual condition. Secondly, a lot depends on age and circumstances. See the wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_cancer#Risk_factors Depending on the nature of your dad's cancer and the age he got it, you may be a candidate for thngs like occult fecal blood screening (messy but non-invasive) when you're older. Discuss this with your dad's specialist. (You will need your dad's permission to do this because of privacy laws) John has a dirty ignorant mind. tell him to go **** himself. For the rest, common sense. Don't smoke; good mixed diet with plenty of fibre; exercise; alcohol only in moderation; discuss with your dad what his warning symptoms were so you'll know what to watch for. If you are sensitive to particular foods, avoid them very carefully. Does your dad have any food sensitivities? DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert and do not know your case. I am just passing on what is common knowledge. I do NOT think you should worry but I DO think you should discuss this with an expert.
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The best thing you can do is to follow a healthy lifestyle. Don't smoke or drink, make sure you eat right, and eat enough fiber. Other than that, just make sure you follow your doctor's recommendations for proper screening when it's appropriate.
4 :
You don’t need to discuss this with an expert. You are only 15 years old for goodness sake. You cannot get cancer from having sex. However, you can get HPV which increases your risk for anal/rectal cancers. It does not increase risk for the upper segments of the colon. Colon cancer is very rarely hereditary and there is no indication it maybe in your case. Having a first degree relative with colon cancer is a risk factor so you should start screening when you are 5-8 years younger than you dad is now. There is no way to prevent any type of cancer. The best you can do is eat a well balanced diet and do everything in moderation.
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