New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50. The American Cancer Society's advice puts it out of sync with guidelines from an influential government advisory group, which kept the ...

Diagnoses in people younger than 55 have nearly doubled since 1995. View Entire Post ›

Colon cancer is rising in adults under 50, making screening at 45 critical. Colonoscopies can prevent cancer by removing precancerous polyps. A fiber-rich, plant-forward diet may help lower colon cancer risk.

This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Colon cancer has become more predominant across the nation in recent years, with the American Cancer Society estimating that more than 107,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2025.

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Gastroenterologist Daniel J. Pambianco, MD, writes about ACG’s recently updated guidelines for colorectal screening and the importance of routine colonoscopy screening in a Daily Progress article. Dr. Pambianco is an associate at Charlottesville (Vir.

Overall cancer mortality among younger Americans has been declining for years. So why is colorectal cancer going in the opposite direction?