Colon cancer deaths rise among younger adults, and no one knows why

CNN ^ | Jacqueline Howard,

[BenLurkin]

Adults in the United States are dying from colon and rectal cancers at an increasing rate about age 50, when they should just be beginning screenings, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.

Since routine screening is generally not recommended for most adults under 50, the cancers found in younger adults are often in advanced stages and more deadly, said Dr. James Church, a colorectal surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Church, who was not involved in the new study, said he has seen this trend in death rates up close. Last year, on separate occasions, Church saw two 36-year-olds with stage IV colon cancer, he said.

In both of those patients, who had no relation to each other, the cancer spread to their livers, making it so he couldn't operate. Both died, he said. "They both had young families, both little girls, and they lost their father in one case and their mother in the other, forever, because of this nasty disease when it's advanced," Church said.

"It makes a big impact on me, and it makes me keenly interested in trying to solve this issue," he said. "Everybody in colorectal surgical circles is seeing increased incidence of colon cancer in the young, defined as younger than 50."

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[goodnesswins]

Yes..
We have relatives in 90s...I’ve been wondering also if their child hood diets with more whole, fresh foods was very protective.

[logi_cal869]

“IT had to come to pass.”

LOL.

Gotta love fat fingers, older eyes & autocorrect...

Thanks; working hard on it. If I can cease with the distractions, I’d make some real progress. I reluctantly decided to paint a target on my back by both writing the facts about vaccines and challenging the Alzheimer’s Association’s use of funds...should be entertaining. Currently using Toastmasters to massage my message for a more concise Preface & frame an intro video.

Be well!

[utahagen]

Not sure why you are striking that tone. I'm not a bit interested in anal intercourse; in fact, I think the practice is dangerous and everyone no one should engage in it. I AM interested in seeing fewer people die from colon cancer, which is why I encourage everyone to get colonoscopies starting at age 30, even if you have to pay for them yourself.

[Jane Long]

That’s an excellent way to test and polish your presentation!

Best of luck and health, to you!

[logi_cal869]

Thanks & likewise!

[zeebee]

This entire article is based on a doctor who saw two cases. If he had seen just one it wouldn’t have crossed the radar screen.
It appears to be an over generalization.

[CyberAnt]

“... striking that tone ...”

What on earth are you talking about ..??????