Study Finds Differences in Colon Cancer Tumors in Young vs. Older Patients

• A new study compared colorectal tumors from people aged 29 to over 90, finding differences in early-onset cancers.
• Colorectal cancer rates have been rising in people under 50 since the mid-1990s.
• Younger patients often have more aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of colon cancer.
• Staying active, reducing processed foods, and getting screened are recommended preventive measures.
• The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine on October 29.