COLON CANCER IN YOUNG ADULTS – AN ISSUE SCREAMING FOR ATTENTION
COLON CANCER IN YOUNG ADULTS – AN ISSUE SCREAMING FOR ATTENTION
“The increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in persons younger than 50 in the United States has been reported widely during the past 2 years, and experts have told Medscape Medical News that this is “an issue screaming for attention.”” The tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 to metastatic colon cancer is a devastating example of this lethal trend.
Check out the coverage from The Today Show about the alarming increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in adults younger than 50:
“Many people think of colorectal cancer as an older person’s disease, but an alarming spike in the number of younger Americans being diagnosed is prompting calls to start screening earlier.
Every day, 49 new cases of colorectal cancer — which starts in the colon or the rectum — will be diagnosed in people under 50 and 10 of them will die.”
Today: Chadwick Boseman had colon cancer, a disease rising in young adults
“For years, 50 was the recommended age to start getting colonoscopies. But in response to the alarming statistics, the American Cancer Society lowered its screening guidelines to start at age 45.”
“A recent study predicted screening at age 45 could identify 30,000 cases of cancer and prevent 11,000 deaths over the next five years.”
If you need guidance on when and how to be screened for colorectal cancer, please call for an appointment and we can help guide you on available options and what is the best fit for you. Call 224.407.4400 or visit compgihealth.com for more information.
Read prior posts form Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health on this terrible phenomenon:
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