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Colorectal cancer rises among those 55 and younger

Data: Siegel, et al., 2023, “Colorectal cancer statistics”; Chart: Axios Visuals

Alarming new findings offer more evidence of a puzzling rise in colorectal cancer in patients under 50 and the challenges of reaching them with timely screening.

Driving the news: Research published Wednesday showed the uptick in new colorectal cases — among the top causes of cancer death in the U.S. — among younger patients as well as an increase in colorectal cancers diagnosed at more advanced stages.

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