Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people
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DALLAS — Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old. Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older age.
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Cancer deaths are falling among young Americans — except for one terrifying outlier. Over the past 30 years, it has surged to become the top cancer killer of people under 50, overtaking breast, lung and brain cancers,
A new report found that colorectal cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer, including breast and lung cancers. Experts explain why, and what it means for you.