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New Model Identifies Young Adults at Colon Cancer Risk

3/9/2025

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A groundbreaking risk prediction model from Cleveland Clinic now identifies individuals under 45 who are at high risk for early-onset colon cancer. By evaluating factors like family history, BMI, sex, and smoking status, the model reveals that a score of 9 or higher signals over a 14% chance of developing cancer, urging proactive screening measures.

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A groundbreaking risk prediction model from Cleveland Clinic now identifies individuals under 45 who are at high risk for early-onset colon cancer. By evaluating factors like family history, BMI, sex, and smoking status, the model reveals that a score of 9 or higher signals over a 14% chance of developing cancer, urging proactive screening measures.