Smoking
Most people agree that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you know it also contributes to the development of colorectal cancer? Learn more here.
Overview: Smoking and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Long-term cigarette smoking increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Long-term cigarette smoking increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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 report released by the U.S. Surgeon General 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 report released by the U.S. Surgeon General reminds smokers just how bad it is for everyone around them, too.
Smoking Increases Risk for Carriers of HNPCC Gene
A study published in the December 13th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine studied carriers of two HNPCC mutations to determine what lifestyle factors might increase their risk of developing colorectal cancer.
A study published in the December 13th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine studied carriers of two HNPCC mutations to determine what lifestyle factors might increase their risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Men Who Smoke Tend to Die 10 Years Early
A landmark study suggests that smoking cigarettes cuts an average of 10 years from mens' lives.
A landmark study suggests that smoking cigarettes cuts an average of 10 years from mens' lives.
Vitamins Aren't Always Good for You
Taking a vitamin that contains beta-carotene could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
Taking a vitamin that contains beta-carotene could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
Smoking Causes Genetic Damage Linked to Colon Cancer
A report published in the November 15th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that smoking cigarettes may cause colon cancer by damaging genes.
A report published in the November 15th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that smoking cigarettes may cause colon cancer by damaging genes.