After my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45, we changed our family diet. Here's what we eat — and don't eat — now.
My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45 at a routine colonoscopy. We're now changing our diets, and our kids' diets, as well.
My husband, a doctor at 45, was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had no symptoms and was following his own advice for routine colonoscopies when the diagnosis came. A second procedure removed a large polyp, and the biopsy confirmed cancer. His right colon was removed, and we focused on preventive care. Having a parent with colon cancer raises the lifetime risk to 5% to 15%, so our children should be screened at 35.
We're adjusting our diets and those of our kids by limiting processed meats, red meat, sugary drinks, and alcohol, while increasing consumption of calcium-rich dairy products, whole grains, fish, and fruits and vegetables. We understand these changes are not perfect but aim to promote colon health and reduce their increased risk.
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