GI cancer rates up 9% in patients younger than 50: 9 things to know
"Learn about the alarming increase in colon cancer diagnoses among young Americans, and the efforts being made to understand and combat this trend."
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"Learn about the alarming increase in colon cancer diagnoses among young Americans, and the efforts being made to understand and combat this trend."
Obesity could be a possible suspect for this worrying rise in numbers.
Not every hospital has resources tailored to younger adults.
Colon cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50, while ranking second in women under 50, surpassing breast cancer.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50 Published Colon cancer screenings should begin at age 45, not 50 Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50. Americans should start getting screened for colorectal cancer earlier — at age 45 instead of waiting until they’re 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said it's time for the change because colorectal cancer increasingly is appearing in younger adults. Colorectal cancer is one of the nation’s leading cancer k...