Know the symptoms and don't let embarrassment get in the way.

Dr Salhab observed that while not all polyps turn cancerous, some do, and knowing the warning signs helps in their early detecting.

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease back into the limelight.

Diagnoses in people younger than 55 have nearly doubled since 1995.

Texas-based mum Courtney Nash explained what symptoms she noticed prior to receiving the news that she had stage 3 colorectal cancer.

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.

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.