Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late

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Colorectal cancer in young people is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with researchers finding most patients age 21 or younger already had Stage III or IV disease.

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  • Colorectal cancer in young people is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with researchers finding most patients age 21 or younger already had Stage III or IV disease.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:20:15 UTC.

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