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What about under age 40? Or 45? Or 50?

• greedo 6y ago
  In the next 15 years, more than one in 10 colon cancers and nearly one quarter of rectal cancers will be diagnosed in patients ages 20-34, according to the study. It also found that, in this age group, colon and rectal cancers are expected to increase by 90% and 124.2%, respectively, by 2030. For those ages 35-49, the predicted increase will be 27.7% for colon cancer and 46% for rectal cancer. Routine screening currently is not recommended for those under 50. https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/conquest/colorectal-cancer-doesnt-care-how-old-you-are.h37-1589835.html https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/conquest/colorectal-... Also, if you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you should definitely get examined earlier.
  • splittingTimes 6y ago
    Do we know the cause of this? More consumption of red meats?
    • greedo 6y ago
      I've seen a study that points in that direction, but I don't think that's conclusive.