Kentucky leads the nation in the incidence rate of colorectal cancer and is fourth in the mortality rate for this disease. Major gains though have been made in screening for this cancer, from 49th to now 15th nationally. Dr. Arvinash Bhakta is a colorectal surgeon at the UK Markey Cancer Center. When it comes to diet, Dr. Bhakta said eating heavy red-meat, smoked, and fried foods often can cause problems.
“We know that in moderation they are ok. I think when we get in trouble is when they become the sole primary diet that we intake,” said Bhakta
