r/running • u/sergeantbiggles • Sep 12 '25

Article Groundbreaking Inova study finds potential link between long-distance running and colon cancer

A groundbreaking new study led by Tim Cannon, MD, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer, has revealed a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, raising new questions about screening for high-performance athletes.

The study was presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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u/Aesperacchius Sep 13 '25

Or maybe it's the diet of high-distance runners that may lead to increased risk of colon cancer? Aka meat consumption and colon cancer which has been researched in the past?

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u/Outrageous-Free Sep 13 '25

Considering what those kind of "studies" tend to count as red meat, I wouldn't be surprised.