Early‑onset colorectal cancer rise and expanded screening

Timeline

1. 13 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   WHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050

   WHO projects cancer cases could reach ~35 million per year by 2050, urging global prevention, screening and policy action.

2. 14 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Surge in Young Colorectal Cancer Cases in Serbia Triggers Call for Early Screening

   Serbian doctors say colorectal‑cancer cases in people under 40 have tripled over 20 years, urging early screening and prompt medical check‑ups for symptoms like blood in stool.

3. 16 days ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   WHO predicts global cancer cases to nearly double by 2050

   WHO forecasts cancer cases to climb from ~20 million to 35 million by 2050, a near‑doubling driven by ageing, lifestyle and environmental factors, urging urgent prevention and screening worldwide.

4. 18 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Global Cancer Burden Rises to 23.6 Million New Cases in 2019, Study Finds

   GBD 2019 data show 23.6 M new cancer cases and 10 M deaths worldwide, a 26% rise since 2010, with low‑SDI regions facing the steepest increases and urgent need for equitable control measures.

5. 20 days ago

   [HEALTH] 7 sources

   WHO warns global cancer cases could climb to 35 million annually by 2050

   WHO reports cancer diagnoses could rise from 20.6 million in 2024 to 35 million by 2050 – a 70 % surge driven by ageing, population growth and risk factors, with major regional inequities and a projected $33 tr

6. 20 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   UK expands bowel cancer screening to all adults over 50

   The NHS will mail bowel‑cancer screening kits to all UK adults 50‑74, while Scotland urges a review of the age limit after a rise in cases among under‑50s.

7. 23 days ago

   [HEALTH] 16 sources

   WHO warns global cancer cases to rise 66% by 2050

   WHO reports cancer cases could rise 66% by 2050 to ~35 million annually, stressing huge survival gaps and urging stronger prevention and equity measures.

8. 23 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Rectal bleeding flagged as key early sign of colorectal cancer in under‑50s

   Study of 443 patients under 50 finds rectal bleeding raises colorectal cancer diagnosis odds by 8.5 times, urging prompt medical review.

9. 23 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   NHS urges 50‑year‑olds to complete bowel cancer screening as uptake remains low

   The NHS is urging people aged 50‑74, especially those in their 50s, to return FIT bowel‑cancer screening kits after data showed only 56% of 54‑year‑olds participated, with about 100 cancers diagnosed weekly.

10. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Colorectal cancer cases surge among adults under 50, prompting earlier screening

    Colorectal cancer rates are rising in adults under 50, leading to earlier screening recommendations and a focus on diet, including the growing promotion of fermented foods for gut health.

11. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 31 sources

    WHO projects global cancer cases to nearly double by 2050

    The WHO/IARC 2026 report says 20.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million deaths occur annually, over 90 % of people will be affected and cases could rise to 35 million by 2050, with stark gaps between rich‑go

12. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 37 sources

    WHO warns global cancer cases could double by 2050

    WHO projects global cancer cases could rise from 20.6 million to 35 million by 2050, stressing preventable risk factors and huge survival gaps between rich and poor nations.

13. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Cancer risk climbs globally; early detection signs crucial

    Cancer cases are rising globally, but mortality is falling; early signs like rectal bleeding are vital for colorectal cancer detection.

14. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    US Colonoscopy Screening Guidance Updated: Begin at Age 45, Repeat Every 10 Years

    U.S. guidelines now recommend colonoscopy screening start at age 45, with repeat exams every 10‑15 years; high‑risk groups begin earlier, and the test can remove precancerous polyps, reducing mortality.

15. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Greece expands colon cancer screening to curb rising cases

    Greece’s new colon cancer screening programme for ages 50‑69 has performed over 1 million FITs and 38 000 colonoscopies, aiming to reverse rising incidence and reduce deaths.

16. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Greece's national colon cancer screening program aims to curb rising cases

    Greece's new colon cancer screening programme for ages 50‑69 uses FIT tests, has performed over 1 million tests, aiming to reverse rising incidence and improve early‑stage survival.

17. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancer Rates Rise in Young Adults in Latin America

    Doctors in the US and Colombia report increasing rates of gastrointestinal cancers in adults under 50, urging earlier screening and highlighting lifestyle and genetic risk factors.

18. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Germany sees rise in early‑onset colorectal cancer among young adults

    German registries report a modest increase in early‑onset colorectal cancer among 20‑29‑year‑olds, rising 3‑4 % annually, but rates remain far below US levels; no change to the 50‑year screening age is advised.

19. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Colonoscopic screening urged to detect polyps and lower cancer risk

    Colonoscopy screening in Lithuania is recommended for adults over 50 (earlier with risk factors) to detect and remove colon polyps, reducing colorectal cancer risk.

20. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Prompts Review of Screening Guidelines

    Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among adults under 50, prompting lower screening ages and calls for earlier detection of symptoms and risk factors.

21. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    American Cancer Society adds blood test to colorectal cancer screening guidelines

    The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening, adding Guardant Health’s Shield blood test (for those who decline colonoscopy or stool tests) and new stool DNA/RNA tests, while keeping colonosc

22. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Colorectal Cancer Risk Rises with Poor Diet, Obesity and Metabolic Factors

    Colorectal cancer risk is driven by inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, poor sleep and ultra‑processed foods; cases in U.S. adults under 50 are rising, prompting a screening age drop to 45.

23. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Rising Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults and Role of Whole Grains in Reducing Deaths

    Colorectal cancer cases are climbing among adults under 50, while low whole‑grain diets may account for rising deaths; increased intake could lower risk.

24. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Colorectal Cancer Rates Rise Among Young Adults

    Swiss data shows colorectal cancer rates rising in adults under 50, prompting U.S. screening age cuts and new research on biological age risk markers.

25. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Norway reports surge in youth colorectal cancer and cardiovascular drug use

    Norway sees rising colorectal cancer in young people and a surge in heart‑drug use among youths in Norway and Sweden, linked to COVID‑19.

26. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Turkey urges early colon cancer screening for young adults

    Turkey reports rising colon and stomach cancer in 20‑30‑year‑olds, urging earlier screening and warning against dismissing rectal bleeding as hemorrhoids.

27. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Colorectal cancer prevention: simple diet and lifestyle habits recommended

    Experts advise daily fruits, veggies, no processed meat, no alcohol, and no smoking to cut colorectal cancer risk.

28. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Ontario lowers colorectal cancer screening age to 45

    Ontario will start routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 from July, citing rising early‑onset cases.

29. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Swiss study links rising colorectal cancer in under-50s; Germany cautions despite screening gains

    Swiss study links rising colorectal cancer in under-50s; Germany treats it as a warning, while screening can cut risk by up to 48%.

30. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Colon cancer deaths rise among Americans under 50, now leading cause of cancer death in that group.

    Colon cancer deaths rise among Americans under 50, now the leading cause of cancer death in that group, with diet-related risk hints.