Colon Cancer Risk Factors Discussed

"Most colon cancers develop with people with no risk factors, according to Union Medical Group Gastroenterologist Martin Schmidt, MD, which is why colon screenings are so important." 85 % of polyps develop with people showing no symptoms or having no risk factors. Cancer risk factors like family history place people at higher risk.
Colonoscopy screenings are now recommended for men and women 45 and older.