A grounded guide to colorectal cancer risk factors and prevention for adults under 45, covering diet, genetics, metabolic health, early detection steps, and when symptoms warrant evaluation.
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) has traditionally been thought of as a disease that shows up later in life. The reality is that colorectal cancer in younger adults is being diagnosed more often in many countries, and a late diagnosis can change everything about treatment and outcomes.
