Sunday, July 12, 2009

How does one get colon cancer


How does one get colon cancer?

Cancer - 3 Answers
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1 :
It is hereditary, and diet. Eating fruits and vegtables and less red meats are best.
2 :
My Dad, Sister, Brother, several uncles, aunt, grandmother got it from a mutated gene (FAP) Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). This is a rare form of colon cancer that causes hundreds to thousands of precancerous polyps throughout the colon and rectum. Lynch syndrome. This syndrome, which causes only a handful of polyps, also is associated with other cancers, including endometrial, ovarian, small bowel, stomach and kidney.
3 :
There is no direct cause found yet. Genetic links are suspected in some cases, but not proved - research is ongoing. And there are plenty of cases where there is no family history. A healthy diet may help keep the body healthy and better able to fight cancer, but avoiding a certain food group will not guarantee a colon-cancer-free life. Colon cancer affects all types of people - fat, thin, vegan, red-meat eaters, male, female. A healthy balanced lifestyle is your best hope of a long life, but no guarantees.






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