- Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with cases rising among people in their 20s and 30s.
- Lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, and excessive alcohol consumption contribute to the increased risk of colon cancer in younger individuals.
- Symptoms of colon cancer can include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue.
- Colon cancer is often diagnosed at later stages in younger adults, partly due to delays in seeking medical attention and misdiagnosis of symptoms.
- Current screening guidelines recommend colonoscopies starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals, but these guidelines may need to be reassessed given the rising incidence among younger adults.
More Young People Than Ever Will Get Colorectal Cancer This Year (The NY Times)
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