Surge in Young Male Patients with Colorectal Cancer Raises Concerns
The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased in male individuals younger than 50 years, while it has decreased in individuals older than 50 years. A study analyzed the prevalence of advanced adenomas (AAs) in younger adults without CRC symptoms and found that younger adults had an increased prevalence of AAs. The researchers suggest that sex should be taken into account when recommending screening, with men potentially needing screening as early as 40 years of age.