Colorectal cancer rising among youth and often diagnosed late
A review of 84 patients aged 21 or younger found most colorectal cancers were diagnosed at Stage III or IV.
OriginalSourceScienceDailyUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceScienceDailyUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late”
Colorectal cancer rising among youth and often diagnosed late
Key points
- Study reviewing 84 patients aged 21 or younger found most with Stage III or IV at diagnosis.
- Only 20% had a first- or second-degree family history of colorectal cancer.
- Researchers warn symptoms like rectal bleeding and weight loss may be overlooked in youth.
- Delayed diagnosis and aggressive tumors linked to higher relapse and mortality rates.
- Authors advocate better pediatric-adult care coordination and tailored treatments.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international study finds”
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A review of 84 patients aged 21 or younger found most colorectal cancers were diagnosed at Stage III or IV.