The Age Of Screening For Colon Rectal Cancer, The Second Leading Cause Of Cancer Related Death, Has Been Revised By The American Cancer Society. The Age Was Move Down From 50 To 45 Because Of The Rise Of Colorectal Cancers In Younger Adults In Their 20s And 30s. The Adjustment Is Expected To Save 1000s Of Lives.
Cancer Group Calls for Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45 – The New York TimesThe American Cancer Society says routine screening should begin at age 45, rather than 50, reflecting the rise of colorectal cancer in younger patients.