#early-onset-cancer

#early-onset-cancer

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising in younger age groups, while declining in older ones.

Increase in early-onset colorectal cancers is mainly driven by a rise in rectal cancers and cancers found near the rectum. [ more ]

Rates of early-onset cancer are increasing globally among adults under 50, with specific cancers like colorectal cancer becoming more prevalent in younger age groups.

Medical professionals like oncologists are noticing a rise in improbable forms of cancer in young and healthy individuals, leading to calls for better screening and awareness. [ more ]