Colon cancer is becoming more common in people younger than 50. Here's what symptoms to watch for and when doctors recommend a colonoscopy.

The Colon Age tool estimates individualized colon age, aiding discussions on CRC screening needs and enhancing personalized care. Rising CRC rates in adults under 50 are linked to poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and gut microbiome disruptions.

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Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the option of using devices in a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. There is also a virtual colonoscopy, the National Cancer Institute said.

More men are getting colonoscopies to screen for cancer since the Affordable Care Act reduced how much Medicare beneficiaries pay out of pocket for the preventive tests, a recent study found. The change, however, didn't affect women's rates. The data came ...