Colon Polyps and Cancer
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What Causes Colon Polyps and Cancer?
The
science on this question is slowly becoming clear. In some people it is
determined by genes. Some genes cause a huge number of colon polyps at a
very early age. Colon cancer develops in all these individuals and the
only cure is to remove the colon. Other cancer causing genes are not so
devastating but they are still important. However, there are many
people with colon cancer with no family history of polyps or cancer at
all. The other major contributing factor is diet. What we eat and what we don’t eat makes a difference. I refer you to the section below on prevention, but in a word, those who consume large amounts of red meats, saturated and trans fats and who eat low quantities of fruits, vegetables and fiber are at increased risk. Your calcium intake may also be a factor. You can control your diet.
- Cancerous genes can cause colon polyps and cancer.
- Excessive red meats, saturated fats and inadequate vegetables, fruits, fiber, and perhaps calcium, are key risk factors.
- Smoking cigarettes for over 30 years is another risk factor.
