Colon cancer rates rising in younger people, report finds

Colorectal cancer rates among younger people are rising, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. According to the report, one in five people diagnosed with colon cancer is younger than 55.

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[Thebald]

That's because of the crap food that they feed us

[itazuranakisu]

So are they going to lower the recommended age for colonoscopy and will insurance give people a hard time if they're not in the recommended age groups? Colonoscopy is almost always viewed as something to do when you're pushing 50 years old, sometimes 40 years old if you have a family history.

[joseconejo]

Well when you take it in the back 🚪 like they do what do you expect

[latarshiagardner]

It’s what they additional put in our food as well as environment,

I am one of the people that go to the doctors faithfully and they say my symptoms are in my head or lm parionoid

Or healthcare workers will look me in my face and say my symptoms are common

I’m doing the best l can with my health lve took back my power and starting to feel good rather than doing anything

I am sharing my story that millions have that go to healthcare for their life and get no responsive to a better health

Media is now saying that what doctors say it’s our fault we have diseases but yet healthcare always promoting preventive care when all it is post mortal care/ sick care