Colon cancer rates are rising for the first time in 20 years. Here’s who’s most at risk
Colorectal cancer rates are increasing across age groups for the first time in two decades. Research shows the cancer in younger people has genetic and structural differences that make it more aggressive and harder to treat than in older people. Health officials are urging people to stay current with cancer screenings.
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2 sourcesColon cancer rates are rising for the first time in 20 years. Here’s who’s most at risk
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5 sourcesStudy aims to find out why colon cancer cases are rising among young people
Colorectal cancer in younger patients shows distinct cellular and gene-activity patterns
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1 sourceColorectal cancer is surging in an unexpected group — and it’s ‘developing differently’
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3 developments- Oct 27Rising rates of colorectal cancer found in nearly all age groups
- Oct 29Study reveals new clues to why colorectal cancer in young people is so deadly
- Oct 29Colon cancer rates are rising for the first time in 20 years. Here’s who’s most at risk
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