More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.
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North Valley Surgery Center aims to get more women screened for colon cancer

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — It's something many people associate with older men, but more women than ever before are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Now, The American Cancer Society is changing the ...
UPI

Most women treated for colon cancer have lingering GI symptoms

Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.

'Be aware of what your body is telling you:' 40-year-old Triad woman shares colon cancer battle

Doctors say although screenings typically begin at the age of 45, they are seeing an increase in younger patients developing colon cancer.

Scientists May Have Found One Shocking Explanation for the Rise In Colorectal Cancer

Plus, experts share strategies for minimizing your intake.
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2 women diagnosed with colon cancer in their 30s share their symptoms that were missed

Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients were misdiagnosed initially. Two women who had colon cancer in their 30s ...