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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 stud
by 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 agoDo we know the cause of this? More consumption of red meats?
- greedo 6y agoI've seen a study that points in that direction, but I don't think that's conclusive.