People who smoke cigarettes and drink alcoholic
beverages tend to develop colon cancer earlier in
life. Northwestern University researchers conducted a study of over 161,172 patients with colon cancer. They found that
those who had smoked and drank developed cancer of the colon an average of 7.8 years earlier than those who never smoked
or drank alcoholic beverages. While the recommended age to begin annual colon cancer screening is 50, for drinkers and
smokers, who are considered to be at higher risk for developing colon cancer, the recommendation is screening start
before the age of 50. Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Smokers and drinkers have higher colon cancer risk
People who smoke cigarettes and drink alcoholic
beverages tend to develop colon cancer earlier in
life. Northwestern University researchers conducted a study of over 161,172 patients with colon cancer. They found that
those who had smoked and drank developed cancer of the colon an average of 7.8 years earlier than those who never smoked
or drank alcoholic beverages. While the recommended age to begin annual colon cancer screening is 50, for drinkers and
smokers, who are considered to be at higher risk for developing colon cancer, the recommendation is screening start
before the age of 50. 
