More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.
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I had stage 4 colon cancer at 32 — the symptoms I missed, I chalked it up to just having a baby

A survivor is sharing the colorectal cancer symptoms she missed in the hopes of helping others. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the ...
Cure Today

Colon Cancer: Diagnosis, Staging and Treatment Across All Stages

Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...

I almost brushed off sharp stomach pain — it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer

A 35-year-old dad and active snowboarder thought his stomach pain was from something he ate. It was colon cancer.

'Be aware of what your body is telling you:' 40-year-old Triad woman shares colon cancer battle

Doctors say although screenings typically begin at the age of 45, they are seeing an increase in younger patients developing colon cancer.