Once a disease reserved for the old, colorectal cancer rates are spiking among young adults. In the US, cases in people under 50 have increased by about 2–3% per year since the early 2010s, with diagnoses in those aged 45–49 nearly doubling. Worryingly, even health-conscious individuals are being affected.
Detection in the preliminary stages ensures you receive the best treatment and care. If you have colorectal cancer, early intervention is also associated with elevated survival rates.
Intrigued? Then click on to learn about the silent signs of colorectal cancer to watch out for.