A recent survey commissioned by the OSUCCC—James found that, while most U.S. adults identify family history (DNA-based risk passed down through families) as a risk factor for colorectal cancer, other factors such as alcohol use, lack of physical activity, and an American diet that is high in fat and processed foods were less known.
The incidence of multiple cancer types in people under the age of 50 has been rising, with early-onset cancers now contributing to nearly 15,000 excess cases of cancer in the U.S. annually.
