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There are several risk factors for development of colorectal cancer: Being overweight or obese Not being physically active Smoking Diets high in red meats (beef, pork, lamb) and processed meats (such as hot dogs and some luncheon meats) or cooking meats at high temperatures (frying, broiling or grilling) Moderate to heavy alcohol use Increasing age Personal history of polyps or colorectal cancer Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease Family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, especially before age 60 Inherited syndromes such as Lynch syndrome or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Symptoms of colorectal cancer can be vague, and many patients dont have any symptoms at all, especially in the early stages of disease

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Another risk according to physicians is that smoking increases the chances of necrosis or skin death