Summary:
- Colorectal cancer has become the most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States for people under the age of 50.
- This is a concerning trend, as colorectal cancer is typically a disease that affects older adults, but it is now being diagnosed more frequently in younger individuals.
- Experts recommend that people start regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, earlier than the previous recommendation of age 50, to help detect and treat the disease at an earlier stage.