Report shows 'troubling' rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55

A rise in colorectal cancer among adults

According to the American Cancer Society's annual report, a troubling uptick of colorectal cancer among adults younger than 55 years old. Based on the findings, 22% of new cases of colon and rectal cancers are among the age group 50 or younger. Doctors currently do not know the cause for the increase but they say it could be linked to changing diets and the environment. The report also found that more people are surviving the disease. The best…

Report shows 'troubling' rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55

Adults across the United States are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers at younger ages, and now 1 in 5 new cases are among those in their early 50s or younger, according to the American Cancer Society's latest colorectal cancer report.

Colorectal cancer rises among those 55 and younger

Alarming new figures offer more evidence of a puzzling rise in the prevalence of colorectal cancer in people younger than 50 and the challenges of reaching those patients with timely screening.

Study: Colon cancer cases increase among younger adults

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a new study shows that people being diagnosed with the disease are getting younger and younger. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 5 people who get colon cancer are under the age of 55 years old. More Health & Fitness News More Local News In 2006, WTOP producer Mike Jakaitis was 36 when he found that he had colon cancer. WTOP Producer Mike Jakaitis, a colon cancer survivor, wears blue on…

Colorectal cancer rates in younger Americans on the rise

Colorectal cancer rates in Americans ages 55 and under have nearly doubled over the past 25 years. NBC News’ Tom Costello shares more about the recommended screening age and what symptoms people should be on the lookout for.

More Younger Adults Are Getting Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is striking younger American adults with greater frequency, and more tumors are being detected in advanced stages.