19-05-2025
New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people
It's one of the most pressing medical mysteries of our time: Why are so many young people getting colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer rates have been declining among U.S. adults over age 50 since the 1980s. But, for younger adults, the trend is rapidly going in the wrong direction. While the overall numbers are still relatively low, colorectal cancer will become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s by 2030.
