Picture of a clipboard with patient info, a stethoscope, a pen, and book that says "COLON CANCER" on it.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness
Early-age onset
10-11% of colon cancers and 18% of rectal cancers are diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50.
10-11% of colon cancers and 18% of rectal cancers are diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50.Up to 22% of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed before the age of 50 are associated hereditary cancer syndromes; additional cases are related to inflammatory bowel disease.