- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide but it is largely preventable, and rates are decreasing in older people.
- However, colorectal cancer cases in younger people are increasing.
- A new study has identified seven risk factors that increase the risk of colorectal cancer in younger men.
- The authors recommend colorectal cancer screening for men under age 45 who are at higher risk.
After breast and lung cancer, colorectal cancer is the
Colorectal cancer is most frequently diagnosed in people over the age of 45, with the median
Although the risk of developing colorectal cancer is low for those under the age of 45, the number of cases and deaths in younger people
Now, a study of U.S. veterans has discovered a number of factors that are associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in men. The authors suggest that targeted screening might help prevent some cases.
The study is published in Cancer Prevention Research.
“Although there is a rapid increase in young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, the cause is unknown. In young men, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Since the majority of CRC is preventable through screening, this study presents information that may be helpful to determine which young men should be screened for colorectal cancer.”
— Dr. Anton Bilchik, Ph.D., professor of surgical oncology and division chair of general surgery at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and chief of general surgery and…
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