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CDC: Rectal Cancer Deaths Triple Colon Rise in Young Hispanics

4/24/2026

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A new CDC analysis shows rectal cancer deaths among U.S. adults 20-44 rose three times faster than colon cancer deaths.
Researchers led by Mythili Menon Pathiyil reported that rectal cancer mortality is accelerating in younger Americans.
Hispanic adults experienced the steepest increase in rectal cancer deaths, while most younger patients lack known risk factors.
Seventy-five percent of individuals under 50 are diagnosed at an advanced stage, driving the rising mortality.

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A new CDC analysis shows rectal cancer deaths among U.S. adults 20-44 rose three times faster than colon cancer deaths.
Researchers led by Mythili Menon Pathiyil reported that rectal cancer mortality is accelerating in younger Americans.
Hispanic adults experienced the steepest increase in rectal cancer deaths, while most younger patients lack known risk factors.
Seventy-five percent of individuals under 50 are diagnosed at an advanced stage, driving the rising mortality.