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Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Drops to 45 Amid Rising Cases

10/7/2025

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The American Cancer Society lowered the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 amid rising cases.
Obesity and unhealthy diets, especially red and processed meats, increase colorectal cancer risk.
In the UK, bowel cancer diagnoses are rising, with stage-based survival gaps.
Richmond University Medical Center received a $25,000 grant to expand free screenings for Staten Island residents with English/Spanish educational materials.

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Story summary

The American Cancer Society lowered the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 amid rising cases.
Obesity and unhealthy diets, especially red and processed meats, increase colorectal cancer risk.
In the UK, bowel cancer diagnoses are rising, with stage-based survival gaps.
Richmond University Medical Center received a $25,000 grant to expand free screenings for Staten Island residents with English/Spanish educational materials.