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Causes of CancerInterested in what causes cancer? These articles discuss things that researchers have said cause cancer or contribute to its development. And yes, chances are you enjoy many of them. I know it isn't true, but sometimes when I read a new study I think of a Beaker-gone-evil meeping to himself: Alcohol? Sacking out on the couch? Yesss, maybe they cause cancer. Let me find out....
Fifteen Causes of Colon Cancer
Interested in what causes colon cancer? Here you'll learn about fifteen things that either cause colon cancer or contribute to its development. Research has shown that alcohol, red meat, smoking, and genetics all cause colon cancer. Smoking and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Long-term cigarette smoking increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Age and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Age is the number one risk factor for colorectal cancer. In fact, research indicates that by age 50, one if four people has polyps. Family Medical History and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Your family medical history (immediate and extended) can impact your chances of developing colorectal cancer. Gay People and Colon Cancer
Gay people are at increased risk for colon cancer in the U.S. because they're not afforded equal rights. This increases healthcare barriers for gay people, decreasing access to preventive care and increasing risk for a number of conditions, including colon cancer. African Americans and Colon Cancer
African Americans have the highest rates of sporadic colorectal cancer in the U.S. African-American women are more likely to die from colorectal cancer than women in any other racial group and African-American men are even more likely to die from colorectal cancer than African-American women. Why? Ashkenazi Jews and Colon Cancer
Research has found genetic mutations leading to colorectal cancer in Jewish people of Ashkenazi descent (Ashkenazi Jews). Asbestos Exposure and Colon Cancer
Some studies indicate that asbestos exposure increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. However, the evidence isn't clear enough to say that yes, asbestos definitely causes cancer of the colon and rectum. Radiation Exposure and Colon Cancer
Can radiation exposure give you cancer? The short answer is yes. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, colon cancer has been caused by doses of about 1,000 millisieverts. So, what the heck is a "millisievert" and how do you keep from racking up 1000 of them? Genetics and Colorectal Cancer Risk
About 75% of colorectal cancer cases are sporadic; they occur in people who have no (or very little) family history of the disease. However, the other 25% of cases are attributed to two types of colorectal cancers: familial and hereditary. Personal Medical History and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Your personal medical history can significantly impact your chances of developing colorectal cancer. A medical history that includes polyps, bowel inflammation, or certain cancers is particularly relevant. Learn more about how your personal medical history may increase your colorectal cancer risk. |
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