10/7/2026
Vital Signs · medicine
Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late
Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
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. Because symptoms like rectal bleeding, weight loss, abdominal pain, and bowel changes may be overlooked, researchers are calling for greater vigilance.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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