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Re: Colon cancer risk
A number of risk factors increase the likelihood of developing colon cancer. A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of developing cancer. Some risk factors can be changed (like diet) but others can not (like having inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]). Some risk factors for colon cancer are:
IBD: People who have IBD (Crohn's disease and ulceration colitis) are at an increased risk of developing cancer.
Age: Older people, specifically over the age of 50, are more likely to get colon cancer, but it can occur in younger people, too.
Diet: Studies have shown that a diet high in fat and calories and low in fiber can contribute to colon cancer.
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