Can we prevent Colon Cancer part 1

Over the past 2 decades, numerous epidemiologic studies have found a modest decrease in colorectal cancer in patients who regular take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, particularly aspirin, calcium and folate. Unfortunately, randomized controlled trials with the use of such agents, potion, lotions, creams, herbs, nutrients are limited. Despite 40 years of advocating high fiber diets and less meat, the numbers of colon cancer have remained unchanged. Even though we have screening tests for colon cancer, only a select few individuals undergo them on a regular basis.

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of over the counter agents for prevention of colon cancer is a billion dollar industry and there are daily claims of cancer cure. However, most of these herbs, spices, nutrients are considered junk and have even less value than drinking one’s urine. There are hundreds of faith healers, spiritualists and even alternative health care practitioners who have now entered the field of oncology with exorbitant claims. Some recommend colon cleansing, others recommend eating laetrile (which contains cyanide), electric shocks, exotic plants and herbs, enemas and so on- all of them have one thing in common- they do not work and in most cases make you worse off. There are no scientific data to back up the claims by these fake healers or charlatans.