2021 USPSTF lowered colorectal cancer screening age to 45 due to increasing young adult cases.

Younger adults' colorectal cancer cases are increasing, so the US Preventative Services Task Force lowered screening age to 45 in 2021. This change comes after a rise in younger patients, some in their 30s. Dana Jones, a young cancer survivor, emphasizes early screenings, healthy choices, and personal advocacy for early detection and treatment.

August 25, 2024
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