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health29 days ago•5 min saved

Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Surges, Prompting Urgent Screening Rethink

Colorectal cancer is rising sharply among people under 50, now a leading cause of cancer deaths for men under 50 and the second leading cause for women under 50. While screening guidelines lowered the age to 45, experts warn that “average risk” is no longer static and many younger people need earlier or more personalized surveillance. Be vigilant about persistent symptoms, discuss family history with doctors, and seek timely evaluation to enable early detection and better outcomes.

via New York Post|

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health1 month ago•6 min saved

Colorectal cancer screening moves younger: why 45 is the new starting age and what to expect

The piece explains that colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger people, leading to guidelines that now start average-risk screening at age 45 with a colonoscopy every 10 years (or stool tests as alternatives), notes that a family or personal history can trigger earlier testing, and discusses symptoms, costs, and the role of noninvasive tests like Cologuard and FIT. It also highlights that lifestyle factors and access to care influence risk and screening uptake.

via NBC News|

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