The Washington Post May 21, 2026 • 10:38

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

By Gretchen Reynolds

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

A small study found a surprisingly high incidence of precancerous polyps in young, extreme runners, sparking controversy and concern.

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… [+41 chars]

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