What are the odds of getting colon cancer? - Myths about oncology
How common is colon cancer by age?
Who is most at risk for colon cancer?
When should I worry about colon cancer?
The risk of CRC increases with age; the median age at diagnosis for colon cancer is 68 in men and 72 in women; for rectal cancer it is 63 years of age in both men and women.
African-American race. …
A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps. …
Inflammatory intestinal conditions. …
Inherited syndromes that increase colon cancer risk. …
Family history of colon cancer. …
Low-fiber, high-fat diet. …
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