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What are the causes of colorectal cancer
I am a 28 year old female, my father has been diagnosed of colorectal cancer. He is 55 years old and has hardly ever taken sick. His dietary habits are good and does not drink or smoke. The only complain he had was irregular bowel movements since 2 months. What causes colorectal cancer? Can it be treated?
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Genetic alterations.
Smoking
Alcohol intake.
Low fibre and high red meat food.
Irregular food intake.
Are the major causes of colon cancer.
Colon cancer is treatable in early stage
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Early evaluation and treatment is needed.
Dont go for alternative form of therapy
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Treatment depends on stage
Needs surgery and or chemotherapy..
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it can be genetic too..
not always habits cause cancer...
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