Colon is a part of our digestive system where we store our waste materials. Tumors may grow from the walls of the large intestines. This can either be benign or malignant. Malignant tumors leads to colon cancer or colorectal cancer. It is capable of damaging adjacent tissues and organs.
Though this is not contagious, the factors include high fat intake, family history and presence of polyps in the intestines as well as chronic ulcers.
According to study co-author Elliott Coups, of the Division of Population Science at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Cheltenham, Pa., and colleagues, People who get lots of exercise have a 30 percent to 40 percent lower risk of developing colon cancer.
"Sedentary people can greatly benefit from starting a modest exercise program, such as gardening or walking two to three hours a week, according to Dr. Edward Giovannucci, a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health."
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