Why are people affected by colon cancer?

Answer 1

§Small polyps were not discovered before they become cancerous.

§Diets high in fat, alcohol, protein, calories, and red and white meat. Colon cancer is more common in the U.S. and other Western countries where people eat foods high in saturated fat and low in fiber.

§Not eating foods rich in fiber. Dietary fiber is thought to protect against colon cancer because fiber-rich food is digested faster. Therefore undigested food remains in the colon for a longer period of time.

Answer 2

By eating whole grains like bran, wheaties ,corn flakes ,etc you will certainly get colon cancer since all grains have aflatoxin. Even the native Americans always pounded their corn to powder and kept it in the sun's rays at all times and ate the baked cake right away.

Answer 3

no because it cant genetics it also can be from habits like smoking, lack of exercise, and even your diet can contribute to colon cancer