More Adults Aged 45–49 Being Screened, Diagnosed With Colon Cancer: Studies

Expanded screening has been implemented in recent years.

Stool test and colonoscopy are common colorectal cancer screening options. Lost Mountain Studio, Photoroyalty/Shutterstock

More younger adults are being screened for and diagnosed with colon cancer, according to studies published on Aug. 4.

Colon cancer cases among adults aged 45 to 49 increased 12 percent annually from 2019 through 2022, up from an increase of 1.1 percent annually from 2004 through 2019, researchers reported in one of the studies.