Colon Cancer is on the Rise Among Young Adults
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: The United In Blue installation on the National Mall to raise awareness f the need for more colorectal cancer research, treatment options, and funding on March 16, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The installation is a visual representation of more than 27,400 people under the age of 50 estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2030. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Fight Colorectal Cancer)
The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. For those who do not know, I myself have had surgery because I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I was shocked because I thought I had a good diet and exercise almost every day. The symptoms were there but I just passed it off as normal. It is too late to regret not getting a colonoscopy earlier in my life. But I do suggest to anyone reading my blog to get checked out by age 45. You are not to young to get colon cancer! My son’s doctor suggested he get his first colonoscopy when he turns 30 because his mother had it.
According to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society, the diagnoses of people under 55 years of age with colorectal cancer (CRC) doubled from 11% (1 in 10) in 1995 to 20% (1 in 5) in 2019. Presenting at alarmingly high rates, there are 49 new cases of early onset CRC in adults under 50 every day. Overall, in 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with CRC in the U.S. and 18,000 of those cases will be in younger adults.
Younger adults are more likely to ignore warning signs such as rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, changes in bowel pattern, bloating, cramping, weight loss without dieting and/or fatigue, and often don’t get screened. The misconception that colorectal cancer is an unlikely diagnosis can cause delays in screening, giving cancer time to progress and making young adults more likely than older adults to develop late stage colon or rectal cancer.
Check out my personal experience here:
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Meet Maryann, who has been chasing magic since the early 90s. Back then, she hosted a love and dedication show at nights on Magic. Talk about romantic vibes! Since then, she traded her evening slot for mornings. When she’s not talking to you on the air, she’s living the glamorous life of a chicken, duck, pigeon, and German Short-Haired Pointer mom. Since Joel can never follow what she says, there is an entire feature called " What are you Talking About" at 9:10. Running is her secret to staying out of trouble – or at least staying ahead of the extra pounds. She has a husband named Matt, and a son named Zack, who she says makes her world a little adventure.
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