Is colon cancer hereditary?

Intestinal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the digestive tract, ranking second among gastrointestinal tumors. The most common sites are the rectum and the junction of the rectum and the sigmoid colon. The highest incidence rate is between 40 and 50 years old, accounting for about 60%. The male-to-female ratio is 2:1, and the cause is not yet very clear. Is intestinal cancer hereditary? This is a question that everyone wants to know the answer to. Let's introduce it below.

First, let’s look at the causes of colorectal cancer. Studies have found that the main causes of colorectal cancer are high-fat diet and insufficient fiber intake, so it is generally not hereditary. However, we must note that chronic inflammation of the colon makes the incidence of colorectal cancer higher than the general population.

Secondly, although we know that colorectal cancer is generally not hereditary, we should also pay attention to the genetic susceptibility of colorectal cancer. If it is a familial multiple intestinal polyposis, the incidence of cancer is higher, so we must pay attention to it and take relevant preventive measures.

Finally, let us learn about the related treatments. The main treatment method for colorectal cancer patients is surgery, which is of course supplemented by a comprehensive program of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine and other supportive treatments to improve the success rate of surgery and reduce the possibility of cancer recurrence.