HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:

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Sugary drinks may increase risk of metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer

* Preclinical study provides first direct evidence linking colorectal cancer metastasis to the glucose-fructose blend found in sugar-sweetened beverages

* Metastasis is the leading cause of death among patients with colorectal cancer