Colorectal Cancer

• Canadian Cancer Society urges colorectal cancer screening age to be 45

  The society is saying people under 50 are two-to-2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than they were in previous generations.

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  Mar 11
  
• Why are young adults getting colorectal cancer? E. coli may be a clue

  Exposure to a bacterial toxin in childhood may be playing a key role in the global rise of early onset of colorectal cancer, according to a new study.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2025
  
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• Calcium-rich foods like milk may lower colorectal cancer risk: study

  In Canada, colorectal cancer is projected to be the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2024 (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers), according to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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  Jan 8, 2025
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• James Van Der Beek reveals he has colorectal cancer, but is ‘feeling good’

  Despite his cancer diagnosis, the "Dawson's Creek" star says he's "in a good place and feeling strong."

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  Nov 4, 2024
• Winnipeg researchers working on early detection blood test for colorectal cancer

  Early detection of cancer can mean a better chance of survival. That's why researchers in Winnipeg are working on an innovative blood test to detect colon cancer.

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  Sep 6, 2024
• Can aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk? For some, study suggests

  As colorectal cancer cases rise in younger people, regularly taking aspirin could help lower the risk in those with unhealthier lifestyles, new research suggests.

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  Aug 2, 2024
• U.S. greenlights 1st blood test for colon cancer. How does it work?

  U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths.

  U.S. News

  Jul 29, 2024
• Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?

  There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.

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  Feb 26, 2024
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• Cancer cases soared 79% globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study

  While cancer tends to be more common in older people, the evidence suggests that cases among the under 50s have been rising in many parts of the world since the 1990s.

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  Sep 5, 2023
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• B.C. colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosis

  A B.C. woman is sharing her story of survival with colorectal cancer in the hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot the signs early.

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  Mar 22, 2023