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@article{172096,
        author = {S. Shervinjose and V. Jenila Jose Jancy},
        title = {Colon Cancer: A comprehensive Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2373-2377},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172096},
        abstract = {Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the rectum or colon. The rectum and colon help the body break down meals. They store waste until it leaves the body. Through the induction of inflammation in the colon mucosa, environmental or dietary variables can promote colorectal carcinogenesis. Actually, eating a lot of red meat or alcohol can alter the composition of the gut microbiota (a condition called dysbiosis), which causes a drop in commensal bacteria that produce butyrate and an increase in dangerous bacterial strains. colon cancer also due to overweight and not exercising enough, smoking, eating a diet high in meat and fat and low in fiber, and drinking alcohol. Regular tests and a change in lifestyle can help prevent colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be avoided by adopting the following lifestyle changes: Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and well-balanced, Quitting smoking, living a healthy lifestyle, lowering alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, getting regular exercise, and, if you belong to a group where immunization is recommended, being vaccinated against HPV and hepatitis B. Limiting your exposure to UV radiation and using sun protection strategies.},
        keywords = {Cancer, Colon cancer, CRC, Stages of colon cancer, Prevention.},
        month = {January},
        }