Why is colon cancer on the rise in young people? What to know and steps you can take

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society ...
The Bay State Banner

Mobile care van expands access to colon cancer screenings as mortality rates rise

A Mass General Brigham Community Care Van parked at a visit to the Greater Boston Catholic Charities food bank in Dorchester. The vans have begun offering colorectal cancer screenings in an attempt to ...

Colorectal cancer: What the American Cancer Society says about screening, early symptoms and preventive measures

Colorectal cancer is a common cancer in the United States. The National Cancer Institute estimates many diagnoses and deaths. The American Cancer Society gives guidelines for screening based on risk ...
Sterling Journal-Advocate

Editorial: Don’t wait, schedule a colonoscopy today

The National Cancer Institute estimates that 154,270 people in the United States received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer in 2025. Approximately 52,900 died of it. With March being Colorectal ...
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Should Patients Over 75 Undergo Surveillance Colonoscopies?

A recent study emphasizes the importance of tailored interventions ...
The Eastern Herald

Older Adults Face Growing Medical Debate Over When to Stop Colonoscopy Screening as Cancer Prevention Guidelines Shift

Medical experts are reassessing colonoscopy screening in seniors as evidence shows declining benefits and higher risks after ...