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Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults?
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US among men and women. With new cases of colorectal cancer on the rise, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is highlighting a study that identifies potential warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults. Colorectal cancer in younger adults is relatively rare, which explains why no screening age recommendations are under 45. However, researchers have identified four warning signs that may help identify colorectal cancer early in younger adults. The image shows that the signs or symptoms include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and iron deficiency anemia. According to researchers, many early-onset colorectal cancer diagnoses are advanced. Therefore, research studies focusing on identifying warning signs and getting diagnosed as early as possible will likely improve access to adequate care, provide better treatment options at an earlier disease stage, and help providers identify the at-risk population for better screening implementation strategies.
To read the full article from the NCI Cancer Research Blog, click the link:
Possible Signs of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults - NCI
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