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Marathons and ultramarathons may be linked to colon cancer. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

From The Washington Post via USVI News: A small study found a surprisingly high incidence of precancerous polyps in young, extreme runners, sparking controversy and concern.

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Published May 22, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST Updated May 22, 2026 at 8:21 AM AST The Washington Post 0 likes 0 comments

For oncologist Timothy Cannon, alarm bells first sounded in 2019, when, within six months, he treated three fit, young patients with advanced colon cancer. Two were still in their 30s, one had just t…

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