Once a Disease for People Over 65, Doctors are Seeing a Surge in Cases Among Millennials and Gen Z
Medical professionals are reporting a surge of colorectal cancer cases among Millennials and Gen Z, shifting a disease once typical for those over 65.
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among individuals aged 50 and under. According to Men's Health, the condition is seeing a surge in Millennials and Gen Z, populations where it was previously uncommon.
Coverage from The Cancer Letter highlights that researchers view early-onset colorectal cancer as behaving like a new, biologically distinct disease. Flow Space and Yahoo Health also report on the rise in younger patients and the identification of specific warning signs.
Future focus remains on understanding the biological distinctions of early-onset cases and identifying the symptoms that signal the disease in younger adults.
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Quick answers
Which age groups are seeing an increase in colorectal cancer?
Cases are rising in people 50 and under, specifically among Millennials and Gen Z.
How is early-onset colorectal cancer described by researchers?
Researchers note that it is behaving like a new, biologically distinct disease.
Who previously typically suffered from this disease?
It was once considered a disease for people over 65.
Coverage (4)
- Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in People 50 and Under Flow Space · 22h ago
- Early-onset colorectal cancer is behaving like a new, biologically distinct disease, researchers note The Cancer Letter · 22h ago
- Doctors Say This 'Embarrassing' Symptom Could Be A Warning Sign Of Colorectal Cancer Yahoo Health · 22h ago
- Once a Disease for People Over 65, Doctors are Seeing a Surge in Cases Among Millennials and Gen Z Men's Health · 22h ago broke it first
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