Younger people face growing risk for colorectal cancer, more advanced disease at diagnosis

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Colorectal cancer risk is rapidly shifting to younger populations and to more advanced stages at diagnosis, according to a report published by the American Cancer Society.

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Jacquelyn Cobb
Associate Editor

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The American Cancer Society’s recent report on the increasing incidence rates of colorectal cancer in young adults once again rang an alarm bell for adults over 45 to get checked, especially if they are having symptoms. But as an oncologist with more than 40 years of experience, I also believe that this should be a clarion call to scientists and researchers, and for regulators at the FDA.
Jacquelyn Cobb
Associate Editor

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