https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/health/colon-cancer-warning-signs.html
Colorectal cancer rates are rapidly rising among adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, and the most common warning sign for the disease is passing blood in the stool, according to a new scientific review.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/well/colon-cancer-symptoms-treatment.html
Colorectal cancer rates are rapidly rising among adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, and the most common warning sign for the disease is passing blood in the stool, according to a new scientific review.

https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2024/04/17/warning-signs-of-colorectal-cancer-in-younger-adults/
"Historically, colorectal cancer was equally divided along the colon and rectum, but particularly for those with early onset colorectal cancer — age less than 50 — we're seeing higher rates of rectal cancer among the younger onset," says Dr. Ebner.. Cases of colorectal cancer have been increasing in adults under age 50, particularly for rectal cancer.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/20/1163697875/colon-cancer-signs-screening-young-adult
And an estimated 3,750 young adults will die. "Colorectal cancer is rapidly shifting to diagnosis at a younger age," conclude the authors of an American Cancer Society report released this month

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/colorectal-cancer-in-young-people
In early 2023, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported that 20% of diagnoses in 2019 were in patients under age 55, which is about double the rate in 1995, and rates of advanced disease increased by about 3% annually in people younger than 50. It predicted that, in 2023, an estimated 19,550 diagnoses and 3,750 deaths would be in people

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/colon-cancer-advanced-younger-symptoms-rcna72983
According to new statistics from the American Cancer Society, the proportion of colorectal cancer that occurred in people under age 55 doubled between 1995 and 2019, from 11% to 20%. That means

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2023/colorectal-cancer-young-people-warning-signs
Nearly 20% of the younger adults with early-onset colorectal cancer had one or more of these four signs between 3 months to 2 years before diagnosis. Abdominal pain was the most common sign, appearing in 11.6% of people with cancer versus 7.7% in the controls. But rectal bleeding had the strongest association with a diagnosis of early-onset

https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20240515/behind-the-spike-in-colorectal-cancer-cases
Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/colorectal-cancer-rising-younger-adults
Since the 1990s, the rate of colorectal cancer (which includes cancers of the colon and rectum) has been rising steadily among adults younger than 50. Not only that, but more younger people are dying from the disease. This rapid increase is especially puzzling because the rate of colorectal cancer has plummeted among older adults—largely due

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/well/colon-colorectal-cancer-symptoms-screening.html
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It starts as a polyp, or an abnormal growth, in the large intestine, which over time may become cancerous and

https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/with-colorectal-cancer-rates-rising-among-younger-adults-a-yale-cancer-center-expert-explains-there-may-be-more-factors-behind-this-worrisome-trend/
A recent ACS study shows that the number of individuals in the United States diagnosed with advanced-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) increased by 8% from the mid-2000s to 2019. Diagnoses of people under 55 years of age increased from 11% in 1995 to 20%, or 1 in 5 individuals, in 2019. Progress against CRC has also slowed.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/01/27/colon-cancer-more-younger-adults-study/9237429002/
The study revealed that young patients ages 20 to 29 have seen the highest spike in rates of diagnosed colon cancer cases. That age group is also more likely to have a distant, less treatable form

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/colorectal-cancer-keeps-rising-among-younger-adults-no-one-s-sure-why-1.6772096
1 year ago. 2:58. A new health study out of the United States is revealing a worrying trend - colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in younger adults. Doctors say it's happening in Canada

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/colon-cancer-early-signs-symptoms-young-adults-rcna82629
With colon cancer diagnoses now more common at a younger age, here are early signs young adults should know. Prolonged diarrhea and bloody stools are signs that shouldn't be ignored, doctors warn.

https://theconversation.com/colon-cancer-rates-are-rising-in-young-americans-but-insurance-barriers-are-making-screening-harder-228673
Recognizing that the incidence of colorectal cancer has grown among younger adults, the task force in 2021. Screening may start earlier and occur more frequently for people who have an increased

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/doctors-warn-spike-colon-cancer-rates-young-adults-78421322
Doctors warn of spike in colon cancer rates among young adults. The death of actor Chadwick Boseman is raising awareness of colon cancer and doctors say it's important to get tested. Up Next in news. Science reporter documents colonoscopy to raise awareness. June 22, 2021.

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-06-12/more-cancer-younger-adults-experts-colorectal-colonoscopy
One study showed that early onset cancer cases increased by 1% to 2% a year between 1995 and 2020. For colorectal cancer, the disease has seen an increased rate of 3% to 6% per year for adults 20 to 39, cancer society data show. Colorectal cancer still primarily affects people 50 and older, but the disease is now the leading cause of cancer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h3rWOw8Te0
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman is raising awareness of colon cancer and doctors say it's important to get tested.

https://www.abcactionnews.com/money/angies-list/health/doctors-warn-of-colorectal-cancer-rates-rising-in-younger-adults
Posted at 9:13 AM, Jan 17, 2024. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Colorectal cancer rates are rising among younger adults. "There has been a significant increase in the number of new cases in

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/understanding-colorectal-cancer-in-young-adults/
Early-onset colorectal cancer, also called young-onset colorectal cancer, is defined as a colorectal cancer diagnosed in anyone aged less than 50 years of age. In response to the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults the U.S. (United States) Preventive Services Task Force changed its recommendations in May 2021 to begin screenings

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/the-1-unexpected-sign-of-colon-cancer-according-to-doctors/ar-BB1oJ0ax
With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it's natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the

https://jacksonhealth.org/theres-a-spike-in-colon-cancer-among-young-people-why/
According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the recommended age to be screened for colorectal cancer is between 45 and 75, which has helped decrease cancer in adults older than 50. Although colorectal cancer in the U.S. is declining for these older groups, a study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported

https://www.facebook.com/ABCNewsLive/videos/doctors-warn-of-a-spike-in-colon-cancer-rates-among-young-adults/796207061078826/
Doctors are warning of a spike in colon cancer rates among young adults. Dr. Sutton joins ABC News Live to break down what you need to know. abcn.ws/3zQcAIb

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/doctors-warn-of-colon-rectal-cancers-spike-in-young-adults/
Colo-rectal cancer rates have declined for years, but now health experts have seen a spike in rates among young people in their 20s and 30s. CBS 2 Investigators Community Journalism

https://www.health.com/cancer-rise-younger-adults-study-7693177
Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer Is on the Rise in Young Adults, New Study Shows Study: Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Rising Rapidly Among Children and Teens Cancer Patients Have a High Risk of

https://www.cityofhope.org/whats-behind-rising-colorectal-cancer-rates-in-young-adults
While overall cancer rates are declining and colorectal cancer among older adults has dropped steadily since its peak in 1985, so-called "early-onset" colorectal cancer — affecting younger people — is on the rise. In 2002, the average age for a colorectal cancer diagnosis was 72. By 2019, it was down to 66.