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health1 month ago•5 min saved

Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Screening Surges, but Gaps Persist Across Demographics

At DDW 2026, three studies show a rise in colorectal cancer among adults under 50 and increased screening since lowering the starting age to 45, but gains are uneven by income, race, and gender. Kaiser Permanente’s mailed FIT-kit program boosted up-to-date screening to about 50% by 2025, while a UT Health study found a 14.5% precancerous-polyp rate in 18–44-year-olds that rises with age and is higher in men, smokers, and those with obesity, with notable racial disparities. The takeaway: expand targeted outreach to Hispanic communities, lower-income groups, and younger men, and leverage texting/AI-based messaging to boost participation.

via Medscape|

#colorectal-cancer #disparities #health

shopping1 month ago•15 min saved

Fourth of July Deals Under $50: Tech, Kitchen, and More Bargains

CNET rounds up 90+ Fourth of July deals under $50 across tech, kitchen, home and outdoor categories, spotlighting budget picks from brands like Anker, JBL, Belkin and Arlo. The guide is continuously updated as new discounts roll in and runs through the holiday weekend, helping shoppers score gadgets, appliances and accessories without overspending.

via cnet.com|

#fourth-of-july-deals #home-deals #kitchen-deals

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Under-50s show accelerated biological ageing amid rising early cancers

A study published in Nature Medicine reports that people born in the 1960s–70s and again in the 1990s display higher biological ageing than earlier cohorts, a pattern that may be linked to the increasing rates of cancers diagnosed in younger adults. While the research shows a correlation and highlights the body’s systemic aging processes, it does not establish causation, and experts call for further investigation to understand what drives these changes and their connection to cancer and other chronic diseases.

via Euronews|

#biological-ageing #cancer-rates #early-onset-cancer

health2 months ago•8 min saved

Colorectal Cancer Surges in Adults Under 50, Swiss Data Show

New Swiss data show colorectal cancer is rising in people under 50 even as older groups see declines; incidence before 50 grew about 0.5% annually to roughly 7 per 100,000, with many cases diagnosed at advanced stages. The rise mainly affects rectal cancers in both sexes and right‑sided colon cancers in young women. Experts urge earlier symptom awareness and considering lower screening thresholds for high‑risk groups, while researchers note diet, obesity, and environmental factors may contribute but no single cause is identified.

via SciTechDaily|

#colorectal-cancer #health #rectal-cancer

health3 months ago•268 min saved

Obesity linked to rise in 11 cancers among under-50s, new study suggests

A BMJ Oncology study using England’s cancer registry data (2001–2019) finds 11 cancers—thyroid, multiple myeloma, liver, kidney, gallbladder, colorectal, pancreatic, endometrial, oral, breast and ovarian—are rising in people aged 20–49, with obesity emerging as a significant driver (likely via insulin and inflammation). However BMI alone doesn’t explain the entire increase; many cancers are rising in both younger and older adults, and other factors such as diet, ultra-processed foods, inactivity, and environmental influences may contribute. The researchers urge large, long-term studies to identify all causes and stress that tackling obesity—especially in children and youth—should be a national priority, alongside further investigation into other potential contributors.

via AOL.com|

#bmi #cancer #health

health4 months ago•4 min saved

Education Gap Drives Surge in Colorectal Cancer Deaths Among Americans Under 50

An American Cancer Society analysis of more than 101,000 deaths from colon and rectal cancers between 1994 and 2023 finds colorectal cancer has become the leading cancer killer for Americans under 50, with the rise almost entirely among those without a four-year college degree. Death rates in the less-educated group climbed from about 4 to 5.2 per 100,000, while graduates stayed around 2.7 per 100,000, widening the education gap. Factors include income, access to preventive care, health literacy, environmental exposures, smoking, and stress. Despite lowering screening age to 45 in 2021, many under-50 patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, underscoring the importance of awareness and early detection.

via New York Post|

#colorectal-cancer #education #health

health5 months ago•68 min saved

Colorectal Cancer Surges to No. 1 Cancer Killer Among Americans Under 50

A new American Cancer Society analysis finds colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50, with rising incidence and mortality in younger adults and a birth-cohort effect suggesting generational risk changes. Early detection is crucial, as most under-50 cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, yet only about 37% of 45–49-year-olds are up to date with screening, despite ACS guidance to start screening at 45; expanding and increasing screening could prevent many deaths this cohort.

via Live Science|

#acs-guidelines #birth-cohort-effect #colorectal-cancer

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Colorectal cancer now tops US deaths for under-50s, ACS finds

A American Cancer Society analysis shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among Americans under 50, with about three-quarters diagnosed at an advanced stage because screening is less common in younger people. Experts urge prompt evaluation for persistent rectal bleeding or bowel changes and note stool-based tests can screen before colonoscopy. The trend contrasts with declines in older adults and may reflect a birth-cohort effect and possible environmental factors, underscored by personal stories of young patients diagnosed with advanced disease.

via The Guardian|

#colon-cancer #colorectal-cancer #health

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Young Adults Face Growing Colorectal Cancer Threat, ACS Report Finds

An American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer rates are rising fastest among adults 20–49, with those 65 and under now accounting for about 45% of new cases and rectal cancer representing roughly one‑third of all colorectal cancers. Many in this group are diagnosed at advanced stages—75% of cancers in people 50 and under are late-stage, and only about 37% of 45–49 year‑olds are screened. Projected this year: about 158,850 new cases and 55,230 deaths. The findings underscore the need for earlier detection, public education on symptoms, and renewed research into causes and risk factors, with screening suggested to start at age 45 for eligible adults.

via Fox News|

#american-cancer-society #colorectal-cancer #health

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Colorectal Cancer Now the Top Cancer Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds

A JAMA study analyzing nearly 1.3 million deaths under age 50 from National Cancer Institute data finds colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under 50, with colorectal deaths rising about 1% per year since 1990 while overall under-50 cancer mortality fell about 44% by 2023; experts urge earlier screening for ages 45–49 (only 37% up-to-date) and call for more research to identify drivers behind the rise.

via Ground News|

#cancer-deaths #colorectal-cancer #health

health7 months ago•34 min saved

Colorectal cancer becomes the top cancer killer for people under 50, ACS finds

A American Cancer Society analysis shows cancer deaths in people under 50 declined 44% from 1990 to 2023, driven by big drops in cancers like lung cancer, but colorectal cancer deaths rose among younger adults and, in 2023, colorectal cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in that age group. Alabama data mirrors the national trend with a small drop in overall under‑50 cancer mortality from 2018–2022 but a rise in colorectal cancer deaths; researchers emphasize awareness and increased screening to catch colorectal cancer earlier, especially since many cases are diagnosed at advanced stages.

via Yahoo|

#american-cancer-society #cancer-mortality #colorectal-cancer

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Colorectal cancer rises to No. 1 cancer killer for Americans under 50

An analysis of nearly 1.3 million cancer deaths in Americans under 50 from 1990–2023 shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer in this group, with deaths increasing about 1% annually since 2005 while overall under-50 cancer deaths have fallen about 44% since 1990. Other top cancers declined, making the colorectal rise an outlier. Possible contributors include obesity, inactivity, diet, and microbiome changes, but the exact cause is unclear. The study underscores the importance of awareness and screening, with USPSTF guidance now recommending universal screening starting at 45 (earlier for high-risk groups), and noting roughly half of under-50 cases occur at ages 45–49.

via NBC News|

#cancer-mortality #colorectal-cancer #health

health7 months ago•9 min saved

Colorectal Cancer Tops Death Toll for Americans Under 50, New Study Finds

A JAMA study using CDC data shows colorectal cancer became the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50 in the US by 2023, with mortality rising while other cancers decline. The rise coincides with more young patients diagnosed at advanced stages, often after symptom delays and screening gaps, despite recommendations to start average-risk screening at 45. Personal stories like Jenna Scott's—diagnosed at 31 with stage 4 disease and ongoing treatment—highlight the urgent need for awareness, faster diagnosis, and broader screening to reduce deaths.

via CNN|

#colorectal-cancer #early-detection #health

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Alarming 79% Increase in Cancer Cases Among Under-50s: Study

A study published in the British Medical Journal (Oncology) reveals a 79% increase in new cases of cancer among individuals under 50 globally over the past three decades. The number of cases rose to 3.82 million in 2019 from 1.82 million in 1990, with a corresponding 28% increase in deaths. Breast cancer accounted for the highest number of early-onset cases in 2019, while windpipe and prostate cancers saw the fastest rise since 1990. The study highlights the importance of increased awareness, diagnostic tools, and addressing risk factors such as pollution, dietary habits, and reduced physical activity. Researchers estimate that the global number of new early-onset cancer cases and deaths could rise by 31% and 21%, respectively, by 2030.

via Times of India|

#cancer #global-study #health