​Colorectal cancer risk increasing among young Americans: Early symptoms one should know​

​Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger individuals, including those in their 20s and 30s. Recent studies have shown a significant rise in early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCC) cases among people under 50. Between 2010 and 2019, early-onset cancers, particularly colorectal, increased by 80% in this age group. Identifying its early symptoms is very crucial to prevent the disease from spreading.​