Reducing Cancer Risk in Social Networks of Colorectal Cancer Patients
About the Study
If you or someone you know has survived bowel cancer this study may interest you. The ReduceMyRisk study aims to reduce the risk of bowel cancer through making a lifestyle improvement based on known risk factors for bowel cancer. The main modifiable risk factors include physical activity, diet, smoking, and alcohol intake. Together with a member of the team, we will perform a risk assessment and agree on a planned intervention which may include the use of Fitbits to monitor physical activity, smoking cessation, or a diet plan. After a period of 6 months, we hope to show that a sustained improvement in healthy decision-making is achievable through engagement of cancer survivors as health advocates for their social network and delivering personalised risk-reduction programmes.
About Colon Cancer
Bowel cancer remains one of the most common cancers in the western world affecting the large bowel (colon) and/or back passage (rectum). It may present with bleeding from the back passage, a change in bowel habit, weight loss, anaemia – tiredness and pale, among other features. Bowel cancer may be diagnosed through the bowel screening programme, endoscopy (camera tests), CT scans, and blood tests. Treatment of bowel cancer varies based on location and stage of the disease and may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
How to get involved
If you (or someone you know) are interested in taking part in the study, please contact us via this link.