Emplify Health by Bellin is encouraging younger adults to be aware of a troubling colon health trend.
With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the area health organization has noted that recent data from national cancer statistics reveal a significant decline in mortality rates for most cancers in young adults, thanks to advances in early detection, treatment, and prevention efforts.
However, colon cancer death rates in this age group have not followed this encouraging trend, underscoring the urgent need for increased awareness, screening, and research.
Amanda Robertson, a Gastroenterology Associates physician assistant with Emplify Health, noted, “The rise in colon cancer among younger adults is multifactorial. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, obesity, sedentary behavior, and increased rates of diabetes play significant roles.”
Emplify Health urges individuals, especially those under 50, to be vigilant about colon cancer symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and persistent abdominal discomfort.
Early consultation with healthcare providers can lead to timely diagnosis and treatment.
