Millennials Rise in Colon Cancer

Millennial Colon Cancer is Rising!

45 is the new screening recommended colon screening age.

50% of colon cancers happen to those under 50 years old

Colorectal cancer has now become the #1 cause of cancer death in men under 50 years old. Nearly double the number of young adults are being diagnosed today compared to a decade ago!

33-50% of Millennials do not have a PCP

Patients who have a PCP decrease their annual healthcare costs by 50% and hospitalizations by 20%

Nearly 1 in 5 younger adults had warning signs (like abdominal pain or rectal bleeding) for months to years before diagnosis—but often didn’t act on them

Younger Millennials are turning to social media as primary health resource 62% of Millennials have already delayed of skipped a routine health screening

Millennials Rise in Colon Cancer

Millennial Colon Cancer is Rising!

45 is the new screening recommended colon screening age.

Contact us to learn more about Millennial Screening options!