Colorectal Cancer Surge in Young Adults
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Colorectal cancer is surging among young adults, with cases spiking in people under fifty. Doctors like Swati Patel at UCHealth find this trend alarming, as active, healthy individuals are being diagnosed. Factors such as changes in gut bacteria, diets, and modern lifestyles may contribute to this increase. Sarah Gleichenhaus, diagnosed at thirty, shares her story, highlighting the importance of early detection. Screening guidelines have shifted, now starting at age forty-five, and earlier with family history or warning signs. Symptoms like rectal bleeding, bowel habit changes, belly pain, or unexplained weight loss should not be ignored. Early detection saves lives, and its crucial to reverse this trend before more young individuals are affected.
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