Gastrointestinal cancers had the fastest-growing incidence rates among all early-onset cancers, one study found.
A study released in August looked at more than 500,000 people with early-onset cancer in the United States from 2010 to 2019. Gastrointestinal cancers had the fastest-growing incidence rates among all early-onset cancers.
"This is a very concerning trend and we don't fully understand why this is happening," said Dr. David Liska, a colorectal surgeon and director of the Center for Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer at Cleveland Clinic. “We have plenty of patients, unfortunately, who are young, healthy, fit, active and can still develop colon cancer,” Dr. Liska said.SEE MORE: Colon cancer survivor aims to help other younger people with diagnosis"Another symptom people should pay attention to is a change in their bowel habits," Dr. Liska said."Younger people are more likely to have rectal cancer develop and the rectum is the last part of the colon," Dr. Liska said.
Some of the risk factors for colon cancer include smoking, drinking in excess, and diets high in red meat and low in fiber. Physical activity can reduce risk.
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