"Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates and Survivor Insights: 2024 Cancer Trend Report"

The latest report from the American Cancer Society reveals that colon cancer remains the third-deadliest cancer in the U.S., with nearly 53,000 deaths in North Carolina alone in 2021. Survivor Tristan Evans emphasizes the importance of paying attention to warning signs after his own diagnosis at 42, three years before recommended screenings for his demographic. As a Black man, Evans advocates for increased screenings, especially among minority populations, and urges people to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, bloody stool, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss.