A recent study found smokers, especially women, have an increased risk of advanced pre-cancerous tissue changes that results in a greater risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings (pdf) presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 76th annual meeting.
Researchers found the risk persisted even after quitting smoking. The risk was elevated in both men and women smokers five years after quitting smoking, but the risk six to 10 years after quitting smoking was elevated in women but not in men.
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Researchers found the risk persisted even after quitting smoking. The risk was elevated in both men and women smokers five years after quitting smoking, but the risk six to 10 years after quitting smoking was elevated in women but not in men.
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