"The cause of colorectal cancer is mostly unknown. It is likely related to age, diet and family history. The disease is commonly seen in patients over 50 years of age but there is a trend of increasing incidence in young people. Diet is one of the major factors. High fat and calorie intake but low fiber diet will increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Some patients have thousands of polyps in the colon due to genetic problems will develop colon in young age if untreated..."
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