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Posted 6/19/2010 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
I lost my mum to bowel cancer and my dad suffers from very bad ulcerative colitis. I am 24 and have had UC for 6 years. I have very bad genes for this! Whay preventative steps can I take to lower the risk of ending up with bowel cancer?

I have a colonoscopy every 2 years and the doctor seems to think that this is frequent enough. (Is it?)

What changes to my diet can I make?

Are there any other steps I can take to lower this risk?
Posted 6/20/2010 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
You could take folic acid supplements. Calcium, fiber, Selenium, fish oil, and vitamin D3. The internet is full of research showing the efficacy of each supplement but here is one link that combines them altogether.

When taking selenium try for 200mcg daily of the organic form which is selenomethionine. It is especially important to take extra folic acid besides what is in a multiple vitamin if you are taking sulfasaline because it causes a deficiency. Rainbow Light is a good multiple that has these nutrients. (This is not spam, only trying to be helpful.) Extra vitamin D3 is a must.
Posted 6/20/2010 7:29 AM (GMT 0)
carina....what meds are you taking at this time?

You are in a higher risk than many of us.

Do you have all your biopsy pathology results? Make sure you have them....do the research and find what all the terms mean, etc.

I think every 2 years is good for you.....hope your doc takes lots of biopsies.

Does your doc do cancer marker tests as well? Although they aren't really a positive indicator but it's possible if you discuss this with your GI (I don't know a lot much about it).

You should be on 5ASA meds, both oral and rectal.

You should be taking fibre supplements as well as vitamins/minerals that suggest helping prevent colon cancer. research it...there will be a gazillion suggestions, I'm sure.

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