Why More People in Their 30s Are Suddenly Getting Colon Cancer

Summary: Colon cancer is usually thought of as a disease that mostly affects older adults, but a major new study from Switzerland shows a scary change. While fewer older people are getting colon cancer, more young people in their 30s and 40s are getting it. Sadly, younger people are often finding out they have cancer later, when it has already spread and is harder to treat.

Doctors say young people shouldn't ignore warning signs. If you have stomach pain that won't go away, blood in your poop, weird bathroom habits, or if you are losing weight for no reason, you need to see a doctor. Scientists aren't exactly sure why this is happening, but it might be because of changes in our diet, weight, or environment. Because of this trend, some places, like the United States, are starting to test people for colon cancer at age 45 instead of 50.

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