Colorectal Cancer Is Surging in an Unexpected Group — and It’s ‘Developing Differently’

Colorectal Cancer Cases Surge Among Children And Young Adults

Experts are investigating possible causes, including ultra-processed foods, obesity, physical inactivity, antibiotic use and environmental exposures such as microplastics.

Colorectal cancer is surging in an unexpected group — and it’s ‘developing differently’

Colorectal cancer is rising dramatically among a much younger population, specifically children aged 10 to young adults in their early 20s.

Colorectal cancer cases in kids have risen sixfold over past 2 decades ‪—‬ researchers are racing to understand why

While rare, colorectal cancer is becoming more common in kids, teens and young adults, and the disease appears particularly aggressive in this age group.