Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 have dropped by 44% since 1990. Only colorectal cancer deaths have ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the USA under the age of 50 combined, according to the American Cancer Society.

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Age, diet and lifestyle are known risk factors. However, in most cases we ...

The death of US actor James Van Der Beek was just the latest reminder that colorectal cancer has been surging among people under 50 in recent years—and no one knows why.

A common food bug picked up in childhood may be fueling a colon cancer epidemic in young people, according to a bombshell study. Colorectal (bowel) cancer, long considered a disease of old age, is ...

Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family ...

About 20% of colorectal cancer cases are in those 54 and younger, according to a 2025 report. That rate is twice as high as ...