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I'm A Colorectal Cancer Doctor — Here Are 5 Things I'd Never, Ever Do

Cases of colorectal cancer have been rapidly increasing among young adults, so we spoke to a doctor to get some helpful tips.

Person in a hospital gown sitting on a bed with legs dangling off the side, in a medical setting

Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, can easily be overlooked or mistaken for another, more benign issue.

There’s also been a spike in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger people. The reason for this, though unclear, is likely multifactorial, with genes, environmental exposures and lifestyle all contributing. What we do know is that when