Colon Cancer

The exact cause of colon cancer is unknown, however there are several risk factors that increase a person's likelihood of developing it. And while there is no surefire way to prevent colon cancer, there are some preventative measures people can take to help protect against it.

There are many risk factors for bowel cancer. Understanding them can play a key role in prevention and early detection. A risk factor is something that simply increases the risk of developing cancer. It doesn't necessarily mean it will happen, but someone with these risk factors has a higher chance of developing cancer than someone who doesn't.