Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45

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Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45

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Published on Mar 19, 2026, 4:44:40 PM
Total time: 00:00:43

Episode Description

The American Cancer Society has lowered the screening age for colorectal cancer to age 45. Honor Health General Suergon Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan says it's because they're seeing more younger patients with this type of cancer. It's now the leading cause of cancer death in people under age 50. 

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