Behind colon cancer’s alarming rise in younger patients, and what to know about screening
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Cancer is sometimes thought of as an older person’s disease. But colorectal cancer — also known as colon cancer — is becoming more common in people under 50.
Most physicians now recommend screening as early as 45, down from 50 a few years ago. That’s because early detection can save lives.
MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with an oncologist and survivor about the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how oncologists are responding to the dizzying rise in younger patients.
Guests:
Dr. Anne Blaes is a medical oncologist with M Health Fairview and the U of M Medical School.
Meghan Wallace is a colorectal cancer survivor in Apple Valley. She was diagnosed in February 2022.
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