Colon cancer rates among individuals under 50 have risen, prompting the American Cancer Society to lower the recommended screening age to 45 in 2018. As a result, screening rates in the 45-49 age group have increased, leading to more early-stage, treatable cases being identified. Researchers report that early diagnosis rates have improved, with more individuals undergoing screenings and benefiting from this shift. This positive trend represents a breakthrough after years of rising late-stage colon cancer cases in younger populations.
Data suggests that more early-stage colon cancer cases are being detected in younger people across the US, indicating a positive shift in diagnosis rates.
Rebecca Siegel expressed her emotion upon seeing earlier diagnosis trends, saying, 'It's the first time we've actually had really good news' regarding colon cancer statistics.
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