Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.

What is colorectal cancer and what are the symptoms to watch for?

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the ...
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was ...

At what age should you get a colonoscopy?

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer

Kirsten Scheller had a very common colon cancer symptom at 19 and saw multiple doctors. She wasn't diagnosed until she was 22, at stage 3.

Colon cancer deaths rising in adults under 50: When to screen and what symptoms to watch for

Get key colon cancer facts, from risk factors and symptoms to survival rates and why early screening matters.

The 1 unexpected sign of colon cancer, according to doctors

This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.