Doctors say rising colorectal cancer cases in younger adults highlight the importance of recognizing symptoms and understanding individual risk factors.

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HOUSTON, Texas -- A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. While overall, colon cancer rates ...

The statistics don't lie: Colon cancer has risen sharply among people under age 50. In fact, the American Cancer Society reports that in those under 55, colon cancer death rates have been increasing ...

Colon cancer rates have been rising in young people under age 50. In 2018, the American Cancer Society pushed the recommended screening age down to 45. As screening rates increase among people 45-49, ...