Colon Polyps And Cancer

The growth of polyp - an abnormal growth of tissue in the colon - is a major concern for Americans. Why? Consider these statistics: - Over 95% of colorectal cancer develop from polyps. - More than 130,000 new cases of colorectal cancers are diagnosed in the United States each year. - According to the National Cencer Institute, colorectal cancer is third in occurrence and cause of cancer deaths. - Over 50,000 people in the USA die annually as a result of colorectal cancer. The risk factors for colorectal cancer include alcohol and tabacco use, a sedentary lifestyle, and eating a diet rich in detrimental fats and low in fiber. Studies show that the composition of the diet directky influences the diversity of the microbes in the gut and provide the link between diet, colonic disease and colon cancer.