An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.
Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSN

Why colonoscopy screening matters and when to get one

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease fears with a quick, safe test.
How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and doctors are urging people to talk with their physicians about screening as ...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and if there’s one message I want every neighbor, friend, and family member to hear, ...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors said this is a screening that you don’t want to put off.
People in NEPA get colorectal cancer more than the national average. An ensemble of doctors and pro musicians will sing about ...
The recommendation for colon cancer screening at 50 was lowered to age 45 by leading medical organizations, including the ...
Dr. Salina Lee of Rush University Medical Center explains who should be screened for colon cancer, how often tests are recommended and what patients should know ahead of a colonoscopy.
Colon cancer doesn’t always announce itself early, and that’s exactly why screening matters so much.A colonoscopy isn’t just a test that finds cancer; it can actually prevent it ...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now t ...
Higher cancer rates in younger adults are an indicator that colorectal cancer screening needs to start earlier, said Brandon ...