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What type of bacteria can lead to bowel cancer?
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None: Bacteria have nothing to do with the development of colon cancer.
Answered 9/9/2011
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Colon Cancer : There is no direct evidence linking bacterial growth with colon cancer; risk factors traditionally include lack of fiber intake, high fat content in the diet, certain hereditary conditions and family history of the diseases. Some evidence suggests Aspirin can also reduce the risk of colon cancer. Ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease impart an increased risk of cancer.
Answered 11/2/2015
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