New Delhi, April 11 -- Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers across the country, but did you know it is highly preventable and treatable when detected early? Moreover, awareness, lifestyle changes and regular screenings can prevent this cancer.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Jaipal Reddy, surgical oncologist at Onco Life Cancer Center in Talegaon, revealed five key things you should know about colon cancer prevention and screening.

Colon cancer tends to develop silently, without any prominent symptoms in its early stages. Hence, regular screening is important for everyone. Everyone should start screening at the age of 45 or even earlier if there is a family history of the disease. Go for tests such as colonoscopy, stool-...