Rectal cancer deaths rise faster than colon cancer among young adults

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

A new study shows rectal cancer mortality rates are increasing two to three times faster than colon cancer in Americans aged 20 to 44, especially among Hispanic adults and those in Western states.
Researchers project mortality will continue to escalate through 2035, particularly for older millennials. Delayed diagnosis in young adults leads to more advanced, aggressive disease and longer times to treatment compared to older adults.
Experts attribute the rise to diagnostic delays, lifestyle and environmental factors, and call for reevaluating current screening strategies as rectal cancer increasingly drives the overall rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations.

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