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For many years, colorectal cancer was considered a disease that mainly affected older adults. Doctors often focused screening efforts on people over the age of 50 because the risk was believed to rise ...

A major Swiss study found that colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common in adults under 50, even as rates decline in older age groups.

Certain common screenings, procedures, and drugs have risks that may outweigh the benefits for older patients.

Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.