Second-, Third-Degree Relatives of Colon Cancer Patients at Risk of Developing the Ailment
A new study has discovered that having relatives who have colorectal cancer heightens an individual’s risk of developing this ailment. This study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Utah and the University of Buffalo, was published in the “Cancer Epidemiology” journal. Physicians recommend that first-degree relatives of individuals diagnosed with early onset colorectal cancer begin screening before they reach 50 years of age. This is mainly because cases of early onset colorectal cancer have increased considerably in the last few decades. The research suggests that early screening may benefit second- and third-degree relatives as well. First-degree relatives…
