Research about Risk Factors
Most people have about a six percent chance of developing colon cancer at some point in their lives. Refusing to get screened is a widely recognized way to increase your risk of developing the disease, but scientists are always researching for other possibilities, too. You can use these studies to get an idea of risk factors for colon cancer.
Flat Spots in the Colon Linked to Cancer
American doctors tend to think that nonpolypoid lesions aren't as dangerous as polyps that spring from the lining of the colon, ripe for picking during a colonoscopy. However, a JAMA study found that while nonpolypoid lesions are less common, they're more dangerous.
American doctors tend to think that nonpolypoid lesions aren't as dangerous as polyps that spring from the lining of the colon, ripe for picking during a colonoscopy. However, a JAMA study found that while nonpolypoid lesions are less common, they're more dangerous.
Study Uncovers Health Disparities in Cancer Diagnosis
A study published in The Lancet Oncology linked late stage colon cancer diagnosis to insurance status and race. Learn who's most likely to be diagnosed with late stage colon cancer and why.
A study published in The Lancet Oncology linked late stage colon cancer diagnosis to insurance status and race. Learn who's most likely to be diagnosed with late stage colon cancer and why.
Aspects of IBD That Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society recommends that anyone with inflammatory bowel disease receive a colonoscopy 8 to 12 years after their initial diagnosis and another colonoscopy every year or two after that. That's because IBD is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. But, research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology addressed the specific question of what aspects in particular tend to increase colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD.
The American Cancer Society recommends that anyone with inflammatory bowel disease receive a colonoscopy 8 to 12 years after their initial diagnosis and another colonoscopy every year or two after that. That's because IBD is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. But, research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology addressed the specific question of what aspects in particular tend to increase colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD.
Pesticide Use May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer investigated the relationship between agricultural pesticide use and colorectal cancer. Of the 50 pesticides included in the study, two seemed to increase risk: aldicarb and chlorpyrifos.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer investigated the relationship between agricultural pesticide use and colorectal cancer. Of the 50 pesticides included in the study, two seemed to increase risk: aldicarb and chlorpyrifos.
Study Determines Processed Meat Increases the Risk of Polyps
A study published in Carcinogenesis concluded that consuming processed meat can increase the risk of developing colorectal polyps (cancer precursors). In fact, people who consumed the most processed meat were twice as likely to develop polyps as those who consumed the least.
A study published in Carcinogenesis concluded that consuming processed meat can increase the risk of developing colorectal polyps (cancer precursors). In fact, people who consumed the most processed meat were twice as likely to develop polyps as those who consumed the least.
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.
Birth Size and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Do you remember what your birth length was? Me neither. Never really had a reason to. But a study published in the journal Gut has made those seemingly-useless baby stats relevant to our adult lives.
Do you remember what your birth length was? Me neither. Never really had a reason to. But a study published in the journal Gut has made those seemingly-useless baby stats relevant to our adult lives.
Gall Bladder Surgery Raises Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that gall bladder removal surgery increases the risk of developing colon cancer.
A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that gall bladder removal surgery increases the risk of developing colon cancer.
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.
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Increases Rectal Cancer Risk
According to a study published in Gastroenterology, any man who has received radiation therapy for prostate cancer should be aggressively monitored for rectal cancer.
According to a study published in Gastroenterology, any man who has received radiation therapy for prostate cancer should be aggressively monitored for rectal cancer.
More Bad News about Red Meat
Many studies indicate that eating a lot of red meat increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Here's one more to add to the pile. Researchers found that people who ate a lot of red meat were 30-40% more likely to develop colorectal cancer.
Many studies indicate that eating a lot of red meat increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Here's one more to add to the pile. Researchers found that people who ate a lot of red meat were 30-40% more likely to develop colorectal cancer.
Insulin Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
A study published in Gastroenterology brought bad news to insulin-dependent diabetics. Researchers reviewed the case histories of more than 20,000 type 2 diabetics and found that those who were insulin dependent had a significantly higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than those who didn't require insulin therapy.
A study published in Gastroenterology brought bad news to insulin-dependent diabetics. Researchers reviewed the case histories of more than 20,000 type 2 diabetics and found that those who were insulin dependent had a significantly higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than those who didn't require insulin therapy.
Pre-Diabetes Increases Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men who were on their way to getting diabetes were also likely to be on their way to getting colon cancer.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men who were on their way to getting diabetes were also likely to be on their way to getting colon cancer.
Sugary Foods Linked to Colon Cancer
Do you like high-glycemic foods like candy, potatoes, and white bread? Apparently, so does colorectal cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found a clear and straightforward association between high-glycemic foods and colorectal cancer.
Do you like high-glycemic foods like candy, potatoes, and white bread? Apparently, so does colorectal cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found a clear and straightforward association between high-glycemic foods and colorectal cancer.
Working the Night Shift May Cause Colon Cancer
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that nurses who worked the night shift on a regular basis were at increased risk for colorectal cancer.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that nurses who worked the night shift on a regular basis were at increased risk for colorectal cancer.
Bloom Syndrome Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers found that people who carry the Bloom syndrome gene are three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer. Bloom syndrome occurs when someone has two defective copies of the BLM gene. The BLM gene, when working properly, helps ensure chromosomes are copied correctly during cell division. When defective, it lets mistakes slip on by. As you might imagine, this isn't good.
Researchers found that people who carry the Bloom syndrome gene are three times more likely to develop colorectal cancer. Bloom syndrome occurs when someone has two defective copies of the BLM gene. The BLM gene, when working properly, helps ensure chromosomes are copied correctly during cell division. When defective, it lets mistakes slip on by. As you might imagine, this isn't good.
Fatty Diet Increases Colon Cancer Risk
Researchers at the University of Texas found that high-fat diets produce an overabundance of lithocholic acid, a byproduct of fat breakdown. They don't know how the byproduct causes cancer; they just know that people with colorectal cancer have high concentrations of it.
Researchers at the University of Texas found that high-fat diets produce an overabundance of lithocholic acid, a byproduct of fat breakdown. They don't know how the byproduct causes cancer; they just know that people with colorectal cancer have high concentrations of it.