A stiffening colon may be fueling cancer in younger adults

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A new study suggests that long-term inflammation may physically change the colon in ways that promote early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers found that chronic inflammation can increase the stiffness of colon tissue, potentially creating conditions that help cancer develop and spread. The findings, published in Advanced Science, point to new possibilities for identifying people at risk and developing targeted treatments for this aggressive form of CRC.

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