Environmental dietary factors in colorectal cancer some unresolved issues
CancerPublished 1 September 1992Open access
Ernst L. Wynder, Bandaru S. Reddy, John H. Weisburger
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This work has shown clear improvements in the prognosis for large bowel cancer in women with a history of prior treatment with chemotherapy or radiation, particularly on the basis of once-weekly check-up and once-a-year follow-up for women without cancer.
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Dietary factors play a key role in causation and prevention of large bowel cancer, with a diet of 25% fat and 25 g fiber recommended. Comprehensive school health education should be used to modify the nutritional habits of children.
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