Colorectal cancer most deadly cancer for those under 50: Here are the symptoms
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Key Points:
- In 2023, colorectal cancer became the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50 in the United States, surpassing its position as the fifth-leading cause in the early 1990s, according to the American Cancer Society.
- Despite overall declines in cancer death rates among young people over the past three decades, deaths from colorectal cancer have steadily increased, contrasting with significant declines in lung and breast cancer deaths.
- The American Cancer Society emphasizes the importance of symptom awareness, destigmatization, and increased screening, noting that three out of four colorectal cancer cases in those under 50 are diagnosed at an advanced stage.
- Common symptoms include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, and unintended
