03/06/2026
"45" is the MAGIC NUMBER"!
For years, colon cancer screening commonly started at age 50. But research has shown a steady rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults. More people in their 40s are being diagnosed than in previous generations, often with few or no warning signs.
Because of this shift, experts lowered the recommended screening age to 45 to help catch disease earlier and reduce preventable deaths.
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