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Colon cancer is a cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the last part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer usually affects older adults, although it can occur at any age. It usually starts with small, noncancerous (benign) cell clumps called polyps that form inside the colon. Over time, some of these polyps can turn into colon cancer. Polyps may be small and cause few symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to help prevent colon cancer by identifying and removing polyps before they turn into cancer. If colon cancer develops, there are many treatments available to help control it, including surgery, radiation therapy, and medications such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer, a term that combines colon cancer and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a global disease with increasing incidence and its comorbidities, especially metabolic syndrome. One of the main factors leading to sleep apnea is obesity. and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. OSA is a condition that needs to be managed, and the disease can be treated through the use of CPAP therapy. Awareness of this global problem is increasing, and health care systems are providing preventive measures, diagnostics, and treatment options. The main preventable risk factors for reducing obesity are awareness of lifestyle changes (dietary behaviour, smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.) and understanding the importance of exercise. If these lifestyle changes were widely implemented, not only would the consequences of obesity and sleep apnea be reduced, but the incidence of cardiovascular disease would also be greatly reduced. The public needs to be made aware of the importance of losing weight through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery to improve quality of life. These preventive measures, screening measures, and treatment strategies for obesity and OSA can significantly reduce the incidence of obesity, as well as the incidence of OSA and related complications such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease. and OSA and related comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease. and OSA and related comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and depression. Finally, health care costs will also decrease.