Risk Factors Research
Colon cancer risk factors are things than increase your risk of developing the disease. You can use these research studies to get an idea of established and newly-identified risk factors for colon cancer.
Alcohol Found to Increase Rectal Cancer Risk
Sometimes it seems scientists are trying to suck all the fun out of life. A study published in the journal Gut found that drinking beer and spirits can increase the risk of rectal cancer if you drink enough. How much is that exactly?
Sometimes it seems scientists are trying to suck all the fun out of life. A study published in the journal Gut found that drinking beer and spirits can increase the risk of rectal cancer if you drink enough. How much is that exactly?
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.
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.
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.
Body Size and Polyp Risk
Yay! More pressure to lose weight! If your body size is bigger than you'd like it to be, you've probably already thought about ways to trim down and reasons to do it. Well, here's one more.
Yay! More pressure to lose weight! If your body size is bigger than you'd like it to be, you've probably already thought about ways to trim down and reasons to do it. Well, here's one more.
Colon Cancer Smackdown: Spirits vs. Wine
What's better for you with regard to colon cancer risk: drinking wine or drinking distilled spirits like gin, vodka, and bourbon?
What's better for you with regard to colon cancer risk: drinking wine or drinking distilled spirits like gin, vodka, and bourbon?
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.
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.
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.
Higher BMI Means Higher Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
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.
Impact of Cigarettes and Alcohol on Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers examined data from 845 people with colorectal cancer to determine if cigarettes and alcohol may have influenced their chances of developing the disease. Their findings, published in the journal Epidemiology, were pretty straightforward.
Researchers examined data from 845 people with colorectal cancer to determine if cigarettes and alcohol may have influenced their chances of developing the disease. Their findings, published in the journal Epidemiology, were pretty straightforward.
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.
Large Waist Increases Colon Cancer Risk
A lot of studies have shown a link between obesity and colon cancer. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points specifically to belly fat as a risk factor.
A lot of studies have shown a link between obesity and colon cancer. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points specifically to belly fat as a risk factor.
Leptin: The Link Between Obesity and Colon Cancer?
Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in decreasing appetite. Since leptin concentrations are higher in people who are overweight, researchers exposed colon cancer cells to leptin in a laboratory setting to see what would happen.
Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in decreasing appetite. Since leptin concentrations are higher in people who are overweight, researchers exposed colon cancer cells to leptin in a laboratory setting to see what would happen.
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.
More Evidence that Alcohol Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers analyzed information from almost half a million study participants and found that a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer increased when alcohol consumption increased.
Researchers analyzed information from almost half a million study participants and found that a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer increased when alcohol consumption increased.
No Such Thing as a Safe Cigarette... Smoker
Another study, another thorn in the side of smokers. People who choose to smoke already know it's bad for them, but a recent report (and the press it has received) reminds smokers just how bad it is for everyone around them, too.
Another study, another thorn in the side of smokers. People who choose to smoke already know it's bad for them, but a recent report (and the press it has received) reminds smokers just how bad it is for everyone around them, too.
Obese Women are Four Times More Likely to Develop Colon Cancer
Findings presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology indicated that obese women were four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who maintained a healthy weight.
Findings presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology indicated that obese women were four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who maintained a healthy weight.
Obesity Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Research published in the journal Gut found that obese women were twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer as women who maintained a healthy weight.
Research published in the journal Gut found that obese women were twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer as women who maintained a healthy weight.
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.
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.
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.
Smoking Causes Genetic Damage Linked to Colon Cancer
A report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that smoking cigarettes may cause colon cancer by damaging genes.
A report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that smoking cigarettes may cause colon cancer by damaging genes.
Smoking Increases Colon Cancer Risk in Men
Many studies have demonstrated that smoking increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer. Research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention added one more to the pile.
Many studies have demonstrated that smoking increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer. Research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention added one more to the pile.
Smoking Increases Risk for Carriers of HNPCC Gene
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed carriers of two HNPCC mutations to determine what lifestyle factors might increase their risk of developing colorectal cancer. Alcohol use didn't seem to have much of an impact but tobacco use did.
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed carriers of two HNPCC mutations to determine what lifestyle factors might increase their risk of developing colorectal cancer. Alcohol use didn't seem to have much of an impact but tobacco use did.
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.
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 Finds Thick Middles Increase Colon Cancer Risk
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that in general, men and women with thick middles were at increased risk for developing colon cancer. However, certain postmenopausal women with fatty waists seemed to side-step the risk.
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that in general, men and women with thick middles were at increased risk for developing colon cancer. However, certain postmenopausal women with fatty waists seemed to side-step the risk.
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.
Vitamins Aren't Always Good for You
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
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.