Monday, February 8, 2010

What's the common age for colon cancer


What's the common age for colon cancer?
Can young men age 25-30 get colon cancer or does it occurs in middle age men?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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1 :
Age is the biggest single risk factor for colon cancer. 83% of those diagnosed with colon cancer (men and women) are over 60.
2 :
most people get colon cancer >60 years old. However if you have family history then you can get it at a younger age. There are also other conditions which are highly associated with colon cancer eg ulcerative colitis.





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