Environment
Environmental factors can increase a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Learn how seemingly unrelated things, like working the night shift, may have an effect.
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?
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?
Drinking Well Water May Increase Rectal Cancer Risk
A study published in the European Journal of Public Health found that drinking well water may increase a person's risk of developing rectal cancer.
A study published in the European Journal of Public Health found that drinking well water may increase a person's risk of developing rectal cancer.
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.
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.
Study Assesses Link Between Asbestos and Colorectal Cancer
While some studies have established a clear link between asbestos exposure and colorectal cancer, others have found no relationship between the two whatsoever. To address this issue, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies assessed more than 120 studies in an effort to determine once and for all, if asbestos causes cancer of the throat and digestive system.
While some studies have established a clear link between asbestos exposure and colorectal cancer, others have found no relationship between the two whatsoever. To address this issue, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies assessed more than 120 studies in an effort to determine once and for all, if asbestos causes cancer of the throat and digestive system.
Working the Night Shift May Cause Colon Cancer
A new study found that nurses who work the night shift on a regular basis are at increased risk for colorectal cancer.
A new study found that nurses who work the night shift on a regular basis are at increased risk for colorectal cancer.
Disinfectants Hinder Colon Cancer Detection
A doctor in England is on a mission to bring a little less color to the world of toilet water. Who is he and why is he doing this?
A doctor in England is on a mission to bring a little less color to the world of toilet water. Who is he and why is he doing this?