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Harvard MD: Don’t ignore these 7 possible colon cancer signs, no matter your age

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among adults under 50, according to January 2026 research published in JAMA—and recent headlines involving younger celebrities’ ...

New colorectal cancer discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be ...
Medscape

Q&A: Why Are More Americans Under 50 Years of Age Dying of Colorectal Cancer?

First, the good news: Fewer Americans younger than 50 years are dying from cancer vs just a decade ago — reflecting progress in prevention, early detection, and treatment. There is, however, one big ...
Business Insider

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. More colon cancer cases are being diagnosed in the rectums of people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, a ...
Winnipeg Free Press

Ontario joins P.E.I. in lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

TORONTO - Ontario is the second province in Canada to lower the routine colorectal cancer screening age from age 50 to 45.