Colorectal Cancer Is Rising Among the Young, Even Kids and Teens
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- Colorectal cancer incidence is rising among people under 50, including children and teens.
- A study of 84 patients under 21 found most had no family history, aggressive advanced tumors (stage III/IV), and common symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
- Diagnosis is often delayed, leading to poor outcomes: 45% died and 37% relapsed within the study period.
- Researchers recommend doctors suspect colorectal cancer in young patients with unexplained symptoms.
- The rising trend is a growing public health concern, possibly linked to processed foods, obesity, and infections.