Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?

1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.

Colorectal cancer becomes leading cancer killer for people under 50

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths for people under 50, rising from fifth place in the 1990s, ...

The 1 unexpected sign of colon cancer, according to doctors

This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.

biomodal to Showcase Clinical Research for Earlier Detection of Colorectal Cancer at The Festival of Genomics and Biodata London 2026

AstraZeneca's Dr. Sophie Kirschner to present data demonstrating how biomodal's 6--base sequencing solution enhances the sensitivity of liquid biopsy ...

There’s a new leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, study finds

“We must double down on research to pinpoint what is driving this tsunami of cancer in generations born since 1950," the ...

The deadliest cancer for people under 50 has changed for the first time in a decade, leaving experts shocked

Experts say they're stunned by how quickly colon cancer has overtaken other deadly cancers, including lung and breast.
Scientific American

Colon cancer is killing more young people in the U.S. than any other cancer

Fewer people under age 50 are dying from cancer in the U.S., but colorectal cancer mortality rates continue to surge ...
Daily Herald

5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer risk

Q: I get nervous seeing the headlines about the rise in colorectal cancer cases. What can I do right now to lower my risk? A: ...

Alcohol May Be Raising Your Colorectal Cancer Risk—and Scientists Just Broke Down the Numbers

Moderate alcohol intake was linked to lower distal colon cancer risk. Lifetime drinking habits may significantly impact ...