The society is saying people under 50 are two-to-2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than they were in previous generations.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated more than 108,000 people living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year.

A new American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Doctors urge people at average risk start screening at age 45.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among adults aged younger than 50 years. Experts warn of contributing factors. Approximately, 1 in 5 people diagnosed with CRC in ...

Colon cancer in people under 50 years of age is on the rise. According to a new study published in January by the Journal of American Medical ...

A woman in her 30s was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after six years of doctors dismissing symptoms, believing they were childbirth side effects.

A gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic who treats patients with colorectal cancer shares the warning signs of the disease he'd look for in his own body.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but early detection can significantly improve outcomes, and living an active lifestyle and eating a high fiber diet can ...

Colorectal cancer is the deadliest cancer in people under 50 and the second deadliest overall in the United States.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal ...