During the first week of August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals, raising the recommended screening age from 45 to 50, a decision met with disagreement by some experts.
Research from the American Cancer Society indicates that adults between 40 to 54 years old are experiencing the steepest increase in colorectal cancer rates, while rates have decreased in adults over 50 in the past two decades, largely due to increased screenings.