Colon and rectal cancer appears to be caused by a complex interaction of both genetic makeup and lifestyle. A person may have a genetic predisposition to colon cancer that is brought out by lifestyle habits such as smoking, being overweight, or alcoholism.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month Fact - Genetic and Lifestyle Causes
By Amber J. Tresca, About.com
Updated March 21, 2004
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