Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

08/30/2026 | Press release | Archived content

IN THE NEWS: 6 Things That Are Quietly Impacting Colon Cancer Risk

August 30, 2026

EatingWell

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but specialists have seen an increase in the diagnosis of adults under 50. Wasif Saif, M.D., MBBS, medical oncologist and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained some habits that may increase colon cancer risk, and tips on how to lower risk.

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