are colon and breast cancer related?
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Gene involved in colorectal cancer also causes breast cancer. Rare mutations in the NTHL1 gene, previously associated with colorectal cancer, also cause breast cancer and other types of cancer.
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These types of polyps are not cancer, but they are pre-cancerous (meaning that they can turn into cancers). Someone who has had one of these types of polyps has an increased risk of later developing cancer of the colon. Most patients with these polyps, however, never develop colon cancer.
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Most likely, the precise cause is a complex interaction of many factors. In rare cases, the causes of invasive ductal carcinoma have been traced to inherited attributes, such as mutations of the: Breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1), a tumor suppressor gene. Breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2), a tumor suppressor gene.
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Breast pain is usually present to some degree with Inflammatory Breast Cancer which has other distinct symptoms as well. Rarely, a breast tumor may cause pain, but generally cancerous tumors are not reported as painful.
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Anemia and colon cancer Research suggests that these tumors can cause bleeding and a loss of healthy red blood cells, which commonly causes anemia. Most people with colon cancer experience rectal bleeding and bloody stool, as well as weakness and fatigue linked to their anemia.
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Stay away from high fat foods Another influence on colon cancer risk is the fat you eat. Studies suggest that more saturated fat, from fatty meat, ice cream, high-fat cheese and milk, may trigger increased production of insulin and growth factors that seem to promote colon tumor growth.
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Soy contains isoflavones, which act like estrogen in the body. Since many breast cancers need estrogen to grow, it would stand to reason that soy could increase breast cancer risk. However, this isn't the case in most studies.
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Breast cancer is more common in the left breast than the right. The left breast is 5 - 10% more likely to develop cancer than the right breast. The left side of the body is also roughly 5% more prone to melanoma (a type of skin cancer).
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Abdominal Cramps Colon cancer occurs in the large intestine, which can affect bowel habits. This change in bowel habits can lead to cramping, bloating and abdominal pain and could be an indicator of colon cancer.
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Colon cancers develop from precancerous polyps that grow larger and eventually transform into cancer. It is believed to take about 10 years for a small precancerous polyp to grow into cancer.
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Most DNA mutations related to breast cancer take place in breast cells during a woman's life rather than having been inherited. These acquired mutations of oncogenes and/or tumor suppressor genes may result from other factors, like radiation or cancer-causing chemicals.
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As a cancer grows, new and different types of breast cancer cells are created within that same cancer. The mixture of cells that builds up over time becomes more and more complex. So even though every cell of a cancer is related to the same original "parent" cell, all the cells that make up a cancer are not the same.
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The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known, but certain risk factors are strongly linked to the disease, including diet, tobacco smoking and heavy alcohol use. Also, people with certain hereditary cancer syndromes or a family history of colorectal cancer have a high risk of developing the disease.
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High Number of Certain Skin Cancers Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer. People who are diagnosed with a higher-than-average number of basal cell carcinomas, a common type of skin cancer, have a higher risk of other cancers, including breast, colon, and prostate cancer, according to a study.
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Inheriting certain gene changes. About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, meaning that they result directly from gene changes (mutations) passed on from a parent. BRCA1 and BRCA2: The most common cause of hereditary breast cancer is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.