From Usatoday · · 50s
Colon cancer rates rise in younger and older groups
New study shows colon cancer rates increasing for both younger and older age groups.
In brief
New study shows colon cancer rates increasing for both younger and older age groups. Colon cancer rates are rising in younger and older age groups, with the sharpest increase among 45-49 year olds. Originally reported by Usatoday.
Study finds rising colon cancer rates
Colon cancer rates are rising in younger and older age groups, with the sharpest increase among 45-49 year olds.
“There are many unique challenges when you're diagnosed with cancer at a young age, so it's important that we shine a spotlight on that problem”
Screening drives increase in rates
The study attributes the rise to more screenings after national recommendations lowered the age to begin screening from 50 to 45.
Unknown factors offset screening gains
The authors note the increase in incidence overall is not fully explained by screening, suggesting unknown risk factors may be at play.
The short version
Colon cancer rates are rising in younger and older age groups, with the sharpest increase among 45-49 year olds.
