Incidence rates increased by 3 percent annually among adults aged 20 to 49 years and by 0.4 percent annually for those aged 50 to 64 years ...

In 2026, an estimated 158,850 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) will be diagnosed, and 55,230 people will die from the disease in the United States. The Alaska Native population has the highest CRC ...

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50. Early studies suggest that increased alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods, and obesity may be ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the USA under the age of 50 combined, according to the American Cancer Society.

Colon cancer rates are on the rise for those under 50, underscored by the recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek at 48, ...

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under ...

The recent deaths of two young actors from colorectal cancer has put a spotlight on the rising rate in people under 50. At ...

While overall rates of colon and rectal cancer declined by 0.9% annually from 2013 to 2022, the drop was driven by 2.5% annual decreases among seniors. Younger groups, however, saw their rates spike ...

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger patients and is now the leading cause of cancer death in those under age 50, yet those patients lack support.

The recommendation for colon cancer screening at 50 was lowered to age 45 by leading medical organizations, including the ...