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Are longer colons more likely to become cancerous?
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Maybe: "longer colons" are usually the result of chronic constipation which can increase your risk for colon polyps and cancer.
Answered 10/11/2011
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Not that we know of: Research shows colon cancer can develop in any section of the colon, and the length is not a risk factor. Constipation, common in patients with longer colons, is a slight risk factor.
Answered 5/6/2015
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