Diabetic Women Have Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Research conducted by the University of Minnesota shows women with diabetes are 50 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-diabetic women.
To perform their study, the team analyzed data on over 45,000 women who participated in a large-scale breast cancer study conducted at 29 medical facilities during the 1970s. The records indicated females diagnosed with diabetes were 1.5 times more likely to develop tumors in the colon and rectum than those without the metabolic disorder.
According to the study’s lead author, Dr Andrew Flood, elevated insulin levels may play a part in promoting colorectal cancer, and possibly others such as pancreatic cancer. As he stated,
“Colorectal cancer and type II diabetes share a number of common factors, including obesity, so it is interesting to see the direct line between these two conditions.”
Andrew Flood, PhD
Asst Professor, Epidemiology and Community Health
University of Minnesota School of Public Health &
University of Minnesota Cancer Center
Until more is known about the correlation between diabetes and cancer, experts suggest that diabetics effectively manage their glucose levels and consider reducing the time between colonoscopies so any potential problems can be detected early.
Results of the study were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s 6th Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research held December 5-8, 2007, in Philadelphia.
Source: ABC News
Related Links: AACR News; UMCC 2007 News Release; Reuters
Related Podcast: Regular Screening Prevents Colorectal Cancer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tags: polyps; gastroenterology; gastrointestinal cancers; cancer risk factors
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