A cancer dietitian shares 3 lunches that could help prevent colon cancer, a condition on the rise in young people

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Eating fiber is associated with a lower colon cancer risk.

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A new blood test can spot signs of colon cancer in your annual blood draw

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A blood test newly approved by the FDA could help screen patients for colon cancer at their routine medical appointments.

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Eating less bacon and other processed meat may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, study shows

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Cutting back on processed meat could reduce rates of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. As little as 10 slices of bacon per week could make a difference.

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