Which foods may increase, and which may lower bowel cancer risk?
Colorectal cancer is a common cancer type that can lead to poor health outcomes. Research is ongoing about risk factors for colorectal cancer and what people can do to decrease risk. Data from a recent study found that consuming higher amounts of white bread and alcohol was associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer. In contrast, they found that higher intakes of fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese were associated with a decreased risk for colorectal cancer. Cancer comes in several types that experts still do not fully understand. While cancer research has come a long way, it is still not always clear why some people develop specific types of cancer. ....
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