Why is the incidence of colorectal cancer in young people increasing year by year

The causes of colorectal cancer in young people are gradually increasing. Colorectal cancer is a common disease in the digestive tract. Colorectal cancer mainly occurs from the dentate line to the junction of the rectum and the sigmoid colon. What are the causes of colorectal cancer? The following is an introduction to the causes of colorectal cancer.

The fat and meat in lifestyle foods are associated with an increased incidence of colorectal cancer. The main causes of colorectal cancer are introduced below.

1. Genetic changes: Genetic changes make an individual more susceptible to colorectal cancer. At least 80% of colorectal cancers are caused by the evolution of adenomas.

2. Family factors: those whose family members have intestinal diseases as the cause of colorectal cancer; young elderly people living in areas with a high incidence of colorectal cancer; patients with colorectal adenoma or those who have had colorectal cancer; family members of colorectal cancer patients; familial colorectal adenoma; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; and those who have received pelvic radiotherapy.

3. Histological classification includes papillary adenocarcinoma, tubular adenocarcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma, signet ring cell carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma (mostly seen in the anal canal), with tubular adenocarcinoma being the most common cause of colorectal cancer.

The above is an introduction to the causes of colorectal cancer. You must have some understanding of the causes of colorectal cancer. It is for your reference only. If you still have questions about the causes of colorectal cancer, please consult our online experts. I wish you a speedy recovery!

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