Colon and Rectal Cancer:
This type of cancer accounts for 8 percent of all female cancer cases, as per estimates. Majority of colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed in adults ages 50 and over. Besides age, many other factors like being overweight or obese, physical inactivity, a diet high in red and processed meats, smoking, heavy alcohol use, being older, and a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps can contribute to development of this disease.