Mycotoxin Exposure and Dietary Habits in Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Development Among Polish Population

The aim of the study is the determination of the zearalenone and its metabolites (α and β) level in the blood plasma and faeces of patients at increased risk of cancer, in relation to the nutrition data (FFQ) and information on the quality of life dependent on health (WHOQOL-BREF). The study is performer within the framework of the Polish Colonoscopy Screening Program. Within the study 100 volunteers between 50 and 65 years of age. while, the colonoscopies will be performed in Provincial Specialist Hospital in Olsztyn. Patients with positive test result, who have been diagnosed with polyps or cancer, will be assigned to risk group. The study has been approved by a local bioethics committee.