Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?

1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.

Colorectal cancer deaths rise as younger adults face advanced diagnoses

Colorectal cancers have seen a 1% increase in deaths every year since 2005, while the mortality rate of every other type of ...
CNN

As more young people get screened, more colon cancer is being found early. Here’s how to lower your risk

Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research suggests that a surge in screening may be tied to many of the more recent diagnoses – but not the ...
Lexington Herald Leader

Stage 4 colorectal cancer changed my life, but a simple blood test can save yours | Opinion

Colorectal cancer rates rose among younger adults; screening starts at 45. Blood-based tests like Shield offer less invasive detection to reach unscreened. Advocacy and education aim to expand access ...