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To Japanese people living in the United States,
Did you know?
"I was healthy when I was in Japan..."
Immigrating to the United States increase the risk of colon cancer?
When Asians shift to a Westernized diet—including red meat and processed foods—their risk of developing cancers, particularly colorectal cancer, may increase. (1)
"Cancer does not run in my family, so I'm fine" is a misconception.
Of colorectal cancer patients, 65% do not have a family history of cancer.
Cancer develops due to the influence of genetics and environmental factors.
Regardless of family history, it is important to understand and undergo necessary screenings. (2)
1. Lee, R. J et al (2021). Disparities in Cancer Care and the Asian American Population. The oncologist, 26(6), 453–460.
2. Goosenberg, E., Kaur, A., & Babiker, H. M. (2025). A Review of Hereditary Colorectal Cancers. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.
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