Lifestyle choices condition colon and rectal cancer risk more than genetics

(IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) Researchers from IDIBELL have issued the first predictive risk model of colon and rectal cancer based on Spanish data that combines genetic and lifestyle information. Their work highlights the importance of improving lifestyle to reduce the risk of colon cancer and suggests to fine tune the current screening method by combining lifestyle and genetic information.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news