Colon Cancer Fact No. 4: There Is An Increasing Incidence of Colon Cancer in Adults Under 50
In recent years, an increase in incidence of colon cancer in adults under the age of 50 has been observed, contrasting the unusual drop in numbers among adults 50 and above. The drop in cases for older adults can be attributed to better diagnostics available presently, catching the disease in its early stages easier, allowing them to get treatment even before symptoms become severe. Furthermore, older adults have become more conscious of their health, switching to better choices, thus, decreasing their likelihood of getting sick.
Younger individuals on the other hand have it more difficult. Early onset colorectal cancer has been found to be typically more aggressive and is diagnosed later in the disease. Experts suggest that the type of cells responsible for early onset colorectal carcinoma is different compared to that which affects older adults, hence the variation in presentation.
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