Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk

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Colorectal Cancer Is Increasing Among Young People. Experts Explain How To Decrease Risk

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This article originally appeared on The Conversation. An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at ag ...Read more

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