Colon cancer rising in women in their 30s: 6 contributing factors

An AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist explains the rise of colon cancer in women in their 30s and outlines six contributing factors: symptoms often dismissed as IBS or period pain; increased ultra-processed food consumption reducing gut microbiome diversity and promoting inflammation; historically low fiber intake; chronic stress driving gut inflammation; screening usually starts at 45, but cases are appearing earlier; warning signs like unexplained fatigue and iron deficiency are frequently ignored, leading to many diagnoses at advanced stages.