Never Too Young: What Adults Under 50 Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Though we often picture youthhood as a time of mostly carefree, exuberant living, unexpected health concerns can cloud that ideal vision. Recent research indicates that colorectal cancer — among other cancers — is on the rise in younger adults, an emerging and troubling trend for oncologists. In the past several decades, cases of colorectal cancer in those under the age of 50 have steadily increased. While the direct cause of this increase varies by patient, one thing is clear –– cancer knows no age restrictions.
March 13, 2025