Scientists have discovered a notable link between blood type and colon cancer.
According to Milli.Az, the study found that individuals with certain blood types have a significantly higher likelihood of developing the disease and experiencing a more aggressive progression compared to others.
According to the information, the results were presented in a study published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Cancer Care. The study analyzed data from thousands of patients and healthy blood donors.
The findings showed that people with blood type AB have a higher risk of developing colon cancer compared to other blood types. Statistical results indicate that individuals with AB Rh+ blood type are 3.56 times more likely to develop the disease than those with blood type B, which is considered the lowest risk group.
Experts state that tumors in patients with this blood type tend to spread more rapidly. In such cases, the cancer may metastasize to lymph nodes and other organs more quickly, and the disease is often detected at a much later stage.
Researchers associate this with the presence of blood group antigens not only on red blood cells but also on the surface cells of the digestive system. They believe that the cellular characteristics of blood type AB may increase chronic inflammation and weaken the immune system's ability to fight tumor cells.