If you received a colonoscopy reminder in the mail when you turned 50, you’re not alone. For decades, age 50 was the magic number to begin colorectal cancer screening in the U.S. But with rising ...

Colorectal cancer was once considered primarily a disease of aging. But rates are now on the rise among younger adults. Since 2011, colon cancer rates among people younger than 50 have increased by ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but with early detection with a colonoscopy screening, it’s often preventable. Terrence Ates, a ...

New data confirms younger and younger Americans are being diagnosed with colon cancer. The good news is new technology can remove early-stage cancers without surgery - but to catch it early, doctors ...

The American Cancer Society's newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50, as previously advised.

Colorectal cancer cases have been rising in people younger than 50 over the last two decades. After the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered to 45, there was a small ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

According to a 2025 survey conducted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, only 51% of U.S. adults 21 and older say they have had ...