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Colon cancer rising in young people - what you need to know

Colon cancer is rising in younger adults, and University Health explains why the recommended first screening age has dropped from 50 to 45. Find out key risk factors and warning signs — including poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, blood in the stool and unexplained weight loss — while stressing that screening is safe, easy and can prevent colon cancer when caught early.