{"id":1341,"date":"2024-03-27T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T20:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purposecare.com\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2024-11-13T19:54:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T19:54:01","slug":"tips-for-maintaining-colon-health-in-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/purposecare.com\/blog\/tips-for-maintaining-colon-health-in-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Maintaining Colon Health in Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Colorectal cancer is now the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/about\/key-statistics.html\">third most-diagnosed cancer<\/a> in the U.S., not including skin cancer, and it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/public-health\/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-colon-cancer-screening\">second leading cause<\/a> of cancer-related deaths. The American Cancer Society predicts there will be 106,590 new cases of colon cancer and 46,220 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/about\/key-statistics.html\">cases of rectal cancer in 2024<\/a>. While cases among younger adults are growing, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/content\/dam\/cancer-org\/research\/cancer-facts-and-statistics\/colorectal-cancer-facts-and-figures\/colorectal-cancer-facts-and-figures-2020-2022.pdf\">vast majority of colorectal cancer<\/a> is in those aged 65 to 84. The median age of diagnosis is 69 years for women and 66 for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screening Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorectal screenings such as colonoscopies can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/public-health\/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-colon-cancer-screening\">reduce the chance<\/a> of getting colon cancer by up to 80%. However, according to the American Medical Association, nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/public-health\/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-colon-cancer-screening\">one in three<\/a> individuals eligible for a colonoscopy in the U.S. has never had one. This is unfortunate as early screening is critical to identifying risk factors so individuals can take proactive steps to lower their risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is up to physicians to determine a patient\u2019s risk, how often they should be screened, and what screening options should be used. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/acs-recommendations.html\">guidelines<\/a> put forth by the &nbsp;American Cancer Association, colonoscopies should be completed every ten years, and stool-based tests should be performed every three years for individuals at average risk. Regular screening should continue through age 75. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/acs-recommendations.html\">After that<\/a>, screening should be \u201cbased on a person\u2019s preferences, life expectancy, overall health, and prior screening history.\u201d The guidelines indicate that those over age 85 no longer need to be screened as the risks may outweigh any benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing the Right Screening Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer and identifying risk factors such as polyps. This is especially important for seniors as they are the group most likely to develop polyps, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/mygenesishealth.com\/resources\/colon-polyps-and-aging-special-considerations-for-seniors\/\">risk of polyps rises<\/a> with each passing decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a colonoscopy, physicians can identify polyps that are most likely to develop into cancer. Those can then be removed and sent for evaluation, giving colonoscopies a significant advantage over at-home fecal occult blood and DNA screening kits. While these at-home stool sample kits are better than no screening at all, they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastroconsa.com\/whats-the-difference-between-a-colonoscopy-and-a-cologuard-test\/#:~:text=How%20the%20two%20compare%3A,detects%20and%20prevents%20colon%20cancer.\">miss more than half<\/a> of pre-cancerous polyps and up to eight percent of colon cancer. They are also shown to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastroconsa.com\/whats-the-difference-between-a-colonoscopy-and-a-cologuard-test\/#:~:text=How%20the%20two%20compare%3A,detects%20and%20prevents%20colon%20cancer.\">12% false-positive rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the challenges of getting individuals to have a colonoscopy is the anxiety around the pre-procedure preparation. As anyone who has had a colonoscopy knows, prep day can be uncomfortable and embarrassing for those who have others living in their household. However, there are steps that can be taken to make the process a bit less uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fightcolorectalcancer.org\/blog\/colonoscopy-prep-tips\/#Adjust-Your\">FIGHT Colorectal Cancer<\/a> website, individuals can eat smaller meals with food that is more easily digested in the days leading up to the procedure. This can include food like soup, steamed vegetables, pasta, and rice. The website offers a number of other suggestions on simple ways to make pre-day more tolerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education is key to removing patient anxiety and fear around colonoscopies and providing resources to help make prep day easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reducing Risk for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older individuals typically have more chronic, complex health conditions, as well as comorbidities, which can make managing colorectal risk more challenging. \u201cAge-related factors such as multiple medications, the presence of other chronic conditions, and the general frailty associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/mygenesishealth.com\/resources\/colon-polyps-and-aging-special-considerations-for-seniors\/\">aging can complicate<\/a> both the diagnosis and treatment process.\u201d Therefore, physicians must take a more customized approach for their older patients. This means screening and care plans need to be created based on \u201chealth status, potential risks, and personal preferences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now know that lifestyle, along with heredity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rush.edu\/news\/eating-healthy-colon\">plays a significant role<\/a> in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. This is particularly true for diet since the colon is a part of the digestive system. Obesity, too, has been found to increase risk due to weight-related issues like insulin resistance and increased levels of insulin in the blood. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rush.edu\/news\/eating-healthy-colon\">healthy diet<\/a> is estimated to prevent half to three-fourths of colorectal cancers. Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/5-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-colon-healthy\">ways to reduce risk<\/a> include exercising 30 minutes a day, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and increasing intake of vegetables and healthy fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keeping Seniors Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that more people are being screened for colorectal cancer and taking steps to address risk factors. It\u2019s a trend driven primarily by increased awareness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/colon-rectal-cancer\/about\/key-statistics.html\">more convenient screening options<\/a>. For seniors, education and personalized care plans are vital in preventing, reducing, and effectively treating colorectal cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorectal cancer is now the third most-diagnosed cancer in the U.S., not including skin cancer, and it\u2019s the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The American Cancer Society predicts there will be 106,590 new cases of colon cancer and 46,220 new cases of rectal cancer in 2024. 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