Fact:At least 6 out of every 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 141,210 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 49,380 people died of colorectal cancer in the US.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer.

Fact:Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the US.

Fact:Overall, 90% of new cases and 94% of deaths occur in individuals 50 and older.

Fact:Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in African American men and women.

Fact:One of the most consistently reported relationships between colon cancer risk and behavior is the protective effect of physical activity.

Fact:The goals of screening for colorectal cancer are the prevention of cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous growths and the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage.

Diet

Fructose Intolerance Diet

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Foods that should be avoided by people with fructose intolerance include:

Foods and beverages containing greater >3g of fructose per serving
Foods with high fructose-to-glucose ratio including:
- Apples
- Pears
Foods rich in fructans including:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Leeks
- Onions
- Wheat-containing products
- Beer
- Bread
- Cakes
- Biscuits
- Cereals
- Pies
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Noodles
Foods containing sorbitol, present in some diet drinks and foods and other polyols (sugar alcohols), such as erythritol, mannitol, and other ingredients that end with -tol, commonly added as artificial sweeteners in commercial foods.

Dietician

A low fructose diet can be difficult to understand; therefore at Gastroenterology Consultants we offer consultation and education from an in-house Registered Dietician.