According to Cancer.org, more than 105,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed every year. While that incidence might seem low, it’s still important for you to see your doctor for routine colonoscopies once you turn 45. In this post, we’ll take a look at the answers to some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: what is the main cause of colon cancer, what foods cause colon cancer, and who is at high risk of colon cancer?
Are You At Risk? Make Sure You’re Aware of These 8 Risk Factors For Colon Cancer
Are you at risk for colon cancer? Even if your risk factors are not hereditary, it's important to be aware of what risk factors can affect your chances. The risk of developing this disease is higher for people who have risk factors such as age, gender, and other health concerns. There are also risk factors that we can control like diet, exercise habits, smoking. Let's take a closer look at the risk factors for colon cancer.