Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50, prompting earlier screening recommendations.

Colorectal cancer rates are increasing among adults under 50, prompting health experts to urge earlier screening and greater awareness. While the overall incidence has declined in older adults due to screening, younger individuals are being diagnosed more frequently, often at later stages. Doctors emphasize symptoms like changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, and unexplained weight loss. The American Cancer Society now recommends screening starting at age 45, and some experts are calling for further evaluation of even younger populations.