Colorectal cancer is rising in young people and often found too late - Science Daily
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New research suggests that advanced colorectal cancer is becoming more common in young patients, raising concerns that warning signs may be missed or recognized too late. The findings were presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition Oct. 2-6, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center.
The study, "Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology of Pediatric and Adolescent Colorectal Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study," reviewed the medical records of 84 patients age 21 or younger who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer between 2012 and 2023.
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