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Young Adults Face Growing Colorectal Cancer Threat, ACS Report Finds

An American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer rates are rising fastest among adults 20–49, with those 65 and under now accounting for about 45% of new cases and rectal cancer representing roughly one‑third of all colorectal cancers. Many in this group are diagnosed at advanced stages—75% of cancers in people 50 and under are late-stage, and only about 37% of 45–49 year‑olds are screened. Projected this year: about 158,850 new cases and 55,230 deaths. The findings underscore the need for earlier detection, public education on symptoms, and renewed research into causes and risk factors, with screening suggested to start at age 45 for eligible adults.

via Fox News|

#american-cancer-society #colorectal-cancer #health

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Colorectal Cancer Now the Top Cancer Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds

A JAMA study analyzing nearly 1.3 million deaths under age 50 from National Cancer Institute data finds colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under 50, with colorectal deaths rising about 1% per year since 1990 while overall under-50 cancer mortality fell about 44% by 2023; experts urge earlier screening for ages 45–49 (only 37% up-to-date) and call for more research to identify drivers behind the rise.

via Ground News|

#cancer-deaths #colorectal-cancer #health

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Colorectal cancer becomes the top cancer killer for people under 50, ACS finds

A American Cancer Society analysis shows cancer deaths in people under 50 declined 44% from 1990 to 2023, driven by big drops in cancers like lung cancer, but colorectal cancer deaths rose among younger adults and, in 2023, colorectal cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in that age group. Alabama data mirrors the national trend with a small drop in overall under‑50 cancer mortality from 2018–2022 but a rise in colorectal cancer deaths; researchers emphasize awareness and increased screening to catch colorectal cancer earlier, especially since many cases are diagnosed at advanced stages.

via Yahoo|

#american-cancer-society #cancer-mortality #colorectal-cancer

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Colorectal cancer rises to No. 1 cancer killer for Americans under 50

An analysis of nearly 1.3 million cancer deaths in Americans under 50 from 1990–2023 shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer in this group, with deaths increasing about 1% annually since 2005 while overall under-50 cancer deaths have fallen about 44% since 1990. Other top cancers declined, making the colorectal rise an outlier. Possible contributors include obesity, inactivity, diet, and microbiome changes, but the exact cause is unclear. The study underscores the importance of awareness and screening, with USPSTF guidance now recommending universal screening starting at 45 (earlier for high-risk groups), and noting roughly half of under-50 cases occur at ages 45–49.

via NBC News|

#cancer-mortality #colorectal-cancer #health

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Colorectal Cancer Tops Death Toll for Americans Under 50, New Study Finds

A JAMA study using CDC data shows colorectal cancer became the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50 in the US by 2023, with mortality rising while other cancers decline. The rise coincides with more young patients diagnosed at advanced stages, often after symptom delays and screening gaps, despite recommendations to start average-risk screening at 45. Personal stories like Jenna Scott's—diagnosed at 31 with stage 4 disease and ongoing treatment—highlight the urgent need for awareness, faster diagnosis, and broader screening to reduce deaths.

via CNN|

#colorectal-cancer #early-detection #health

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Alarming 79% Increase in Cancer Cases Among Under-50s: Study

A study published in the British Medical Journal (Oncology) reveals a 79% increase in new cases of cancer among individuals under 50 globally over the past three decades. The number of cases rose to 3.82 million in 2019 from 1.82 million in 1990, with a corresponding 28% increase in deaths. Breast cancer accounted for the highest number of early-onset cases in 2019, while windpipe and prostate cancers saw the fastest rise since 1990. The study highlights the importance of increased awareness, diagnostic tools, and addressing risk factors such as pollution, dietary habits, and reduced physical activity. Researchers estimate that the global number of new early-onset cancer cases and deaths could rise by 31% and 21%, respectively, by 2030.

via Times of India|

#cancer #global-study #health