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What is the cause of colon cancer?
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Polyp formation: Polyp formation in the colon & rectum occurs due to certain risk factors such as western diet, obseity, genetic factors, etc. Ovewr tiem these polyps can grow and acquire mutations in the cells which then become cancerous and develop intoi a cancer.
Answered 2/27/2015
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Multiple factors: Age over 50, chronic intestinal diseases, polyps, diabetes, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, heavy alcohol consumption and filly history of cancer can all increase your risk. Majority occur due to acquired defects in cells lining the intestines from a combination of one or more factors. Small minority are hereditary.
Answered 12/30/2016
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