"Early Warning Signs of Colorectal Cancer: 4 Red Flags to Watch Out For"

Researchers have identified four symptoms that people diagnosed with colon cancer under 50 are most likely to experience, including abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and iron deficiency. Catching colon cancer early is key to preventing death, but young people aren't typically diagnosed until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. Lifestyle factors such as diets low in fiber and high in processed meat, and obesity, could be behind the trend of rising colon cancer rates in young people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend everyone start getting screened for colon cancer at 45.