Gut health is compromised during chemotherapy, study finds
Chemotherapy is effective at preventing the proliferation of cancer cells, however, the treatment also destroys white blood cells and beneficial gut microbes.
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Concerning rise in colorectal cancer among young people points to gut bacteria
Microbes within the microbiome, which include a variety of viruses, fungi, and bacteria, can irritate the lining of the colon, resulting in inflammation. This can lead to cancer because of mutations in the DNA of cells in the colon.