Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people: Here's why, and how to lower the risk
Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.
Jan 7, 2026
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures: News and Research on Colonoscopy
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Can community awareness campaigns in low-resource areas improve early diagnosis of colorectal cancer?
In low-resource regions such as Nigeria, most people with colorectal cancer are diagnosed too late for curative treatment options.
Dec 22, 2025
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Rectal bleeding: Is it hemorrhoids or cancer?
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty.
Dec 3, 2025
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CT colonography cost-effective for CRC screening in Black adults
In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine.
Nov 21, 2025
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Colorectal cancer screenings remain low for people ages 45 to 49 despite guideline change
UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended screening age to 45 from ...
Nov 19, 2025
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As millions lag in colon cancer screening, new studies point to strategies to boost uptake and follow-up
Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a non-invasive test.
Nov 4, 2025
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Demographic disparities found in uptake of colorectal cancer screenings
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is considered one of the most effective and successful tools to protect public health: Screening has been found to significantly reduce the incidence of CRC through the removal of precancerous ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Experts advise better performance measures relevant to internal medicine for colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for males and females. Screening for colorectal cancer is an effective strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality. The evidence-based guidance statement ...
Oct 21, 2025
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How to double lung cancer screening rates: Multidisciplinary program reaches over 70% screening rate
Lung cancer screening might be the best-kept secret in health care today. Only about 16% of those who are eligible in the U.S. get screened for lung cancer, but a study appearing in NEJM Catalyst provides a roadmap for how ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Rectal bleeding in young adults linked to 8.5 times higher risk of colorectal cancer
Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding. Researchers found that rectal bleeding increased the odds of ...
Oct 3, 2025
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