Colon cancer rates rise among younger adults with common early symptoms often overlooked, leading to delayed detection.
Colon cancer rates are rising among younger adults, ages 18-49, with blood in stools (45%), abdominal cramps (40%), and altered bowel habits (27%) as common initial symptoms. Delays in detection are common, often taking 4-6 months from symptom presentation to cancer diagnosis. Experts warn that younger adults may miss early warning signs and present with more advanced disease due to less frequent colonoscopies and doctors attributing symptoms to benign conditions.
May 24, 2024
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