Although the exact causes of colorectal cancer are not known, studies show that certain factors are linked to an increased chance of developing the disease.
Who's at risk?
There are a number of personal factors influencing who is more likely than others to develop colon or rectal cancer. Follow the link below for the details.
- Age
- A history of cancer
- A history of polyps
- A history of inflammatory bowel disease
- Race
Risk factors linked to family
- Family history
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- Gardner's syndrome
- Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- Ashkenazi Jews
Lifestyle risk factors
- Smoking
- Diet
- Exercise
- Alcohol
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