Occupational and Environmental Carcinogens

Some studies have found that being exposed to certain occupational and environmental carcinogens increases a person’s risk for colorectal cancers. Specifically, pesticides, dyes and hydrazine, an ingredient found in rocket fuel, have been linked to colon cancer; and metals, metal-working fluids, PCBs and pesticides have been linked to rectal cancer.

Avoiding exposure to cancer-causing materials at work and at home is another important way of preventing colorectal cancer.

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