The alarming rise in colon cancer deaths in young adults.

I'm not in the medical field (per se .....as we manufacture medical devices), but I have a theory......

We're getting fatter and fatter....and our diets are getting worse and worse. Partial blame here.

I feel sorry for young men in America, currently. There are SO MANY factors working against them. I believe the internet and its effect on their social lives (dating/socializing/etc.) is so much tougher than when I was growing up. I think this adds to mental issues...which in turn likely affects their health adversely.

In fairness, I believe it's adversely affecting women too....but, not nearly as much as young men.
 
1. Diet

2. We have better screening processes now. Colon cancer is typically slower than most cancers. It’s being caught earlier due to better testing and easier testing processes. The availability of at-home testing has increased the likelihood of it being caught earlier.
 
I had a colonoscopy at 35 due to a GI bleed caused by too much nsaids in too short a time period (injury during hay season eating ibuprofen to get through). Got another scheduled at 45 but my primary care said she would recommend one at 40 had I not already been violated previously. Propofol is some good sleep!
 
DBCooper said:
I feel sorry for young men in America, currently. There are SO MANY factors working against them. I believe the internet and its effect on their social lives (dating/socializing/etc.) is so much tougher than when I was growing up.
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If I had available as a teenager what can be easily found online today,I might still be in my childhood room. :oops:

THat said I agree with everything else you said. I think a lot of folks that are even of the age of testing, don't go. JUst had friend pass from this last week. Battled it for years. No reason it shouldn't have been caught other than he never got checked.
 
timekiller13 said:
1. Diet

2. We have better screening processes now. Colon cancer is typically slower than most cancers. It’s being caught earlier due to better testing and easier testing processes. The availability of at-home testing has increased the likelihood of it being caught earlier.
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I had my first colonoscopy at 50. No issues, sir. See you in 10 yrs.

2nd was last year (60). They found ONE polyp (negative). See you in 7 yrs, out of caution.

Would you advise me to have the at-home tests done every other year or so....out of an OVERabundance of caution? My wife SAYS she loves me....and I DO want to play with my grandkids (who are yet non-existent!).
 

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BarSinister said:
If I had available as a teenager what can be easily found online today,I might still be in my childhood room. :oops:

THat said I agree with everything else you said. I think a lot of folks that are even of the age of testing, don't go. JUst had friend pass from this last week. Battled it for years. No reason it shouldn't have been caught other than he never got checked.
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Lost a fishing buddy a couple months ago. He’d been having issues and ignored them as being older was the cause. By the time he was diagnosed, it’d had spread. He battled it for a few years, but it needed up claiming him.

Early detection is the key….
 
DBCooper said:
I had my first colonoscopy at 50. No issues, sir. See you in 10 yrs.

2nd was last year (60). They found ONE polyp (negative). See you in 7 yrs, out of caution.

Would you advise me to have the at-home tests done every other year or so....out of an OVERabundance of caution? My wife SAYS she loves me....and I DO want to play with my grandkids (who are yet non-existent!).
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I’d say if it makes you more comfortable, then do it….
 
BarSinister said:
If I had available as a teenager what can be easily found online today,I might still be in my childhood room. :oops:

THat said I agree with everything else you said. I think a lot of folks that are even of the age of testing, don't go. JUst had friend pass from this last week. Battled it for years. No reason it shouldn't have been caught other than he never got checked.
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To be clear about what I was referring to......

I think online dating and social media has been TERRIBLE for young men.....and AWESOME for young women. Today's young men have lower testosterone. They date less (than their forefathers). They have sex with fewer partners. They are marginalized by women...because the same small percentage of men are getting nearly ALL of the women. The "average" young man is NOT benefitting from social media, online dating and today's hookup culture. It's terrible for them.
 
Tipmoose said:
I started mine in my late 30s because colon cancer is what claimed my dad. Had 3 precancerous polyps. Came back 5 years later. Two more polyps removed. Five years later, no polyps. Am due in 2 years for my next.

And yes, propofol is a wonderful drug.
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Similar, family history, started late 30s, was on the accelerated recheck timeline for a decade or so.

And same sentiment on propofol…I just wish I felt rested after.
 
I had my first colonoscopy around fifty and every five years after. Five years ago, at age 75, I had no polyps and the doctor says to me, "At this age you don't have any polyps so you don't need to ever have another colonoscopy. If you get colon cancer, something else will probably kill you before that does". I'm thinking, dang, is he trying to tell me that I'm so short on time that I have outrun colon cancer.
 
Not throwing shade on the OP but an article I read says it’s increased 1.1%

75% of cases occur after age 55…. Median age of cases is 66

www.essentiahealth.org

6 Signs of Colon Cancer You Should Never Ignore

Learn about six common signs of colon cancer and when to report them to your provider. For screening, schedule an appointment at Essentia Health.
www.essentiahealth.org www.essentiahealth.org
 
Helium said:
Not throwing shade on the OP but an article I read says it’s increased 1.1%

75% of cases occur after age 55…. Median age of cases is 66

www.essentiahealth.org

6 Signs of Colon Cancer You Should Never Ignore

Learn about six common signs of colon cancer and when to report them to your provider. For screening, schedule an appointment at Essentia Health.
www.essentiahealth.org www.essentiahealth.org
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Was talking with some other folks bout this on another forum. Figured I’d bring it up here to start a conversation and hopefully enlighten some folks who aren’t aware of the trend.
The article reinforced what’d I’d been seeing and hearing from others in the know.
Bottom line is the earlier the better when getting the procedure done to at least get a baseline and hopefully catch it if there is a problem.
It amazes me the amount of ignorance (using that term in its intended meaning) about colon cancer and when you should be getting the exam.
 
Zach's Grandpa said:
I had my first colonoscopy around fifty and every five years after. Five years ago, at age 75, I had no polyps and the doctor says to me, "At this age you don't have any polyps so you don't need to ever have another colonoscopy. If you get colon cancer, something else will probably kill you before that does". I'm thinking, dang, is he trying to tell me that I'm so short on time that I have outrun colon cancer.
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Colon cancer is slow growing. It can take 10-15 years to get bad. That’s why early screening is so important. By the time you have symptoms, it’s probably been there for years without you really noticing.
 
Get screened, it saved me. New guy on the forum here, and colon cancer survivor. I had stomach issues for at least a year before I saw a doctor. After the screening I unfortunately learned I had colon cancer. I had surgery where they cut out the cancer and spiced the two sides back together. I got lucky as the margins were clear and it was considered stage 1. If I would have waited I probably wouldn't be typing this.
 
timw1 said:
Get screened, it saved me. New guy on the forum here, and colon cancer survivor. I had stomach issues for at least a year before I saw a doctor. After the screening I unfortunately learned I had colon cancer. I had surgery where they cut out the cancer and spiced the two sides back together. I got lucky as the margins were clear and it was considered stage 1. If I would have waited I probably wouldn't be typing this.
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Glad they got you fixed up! Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
 
“J” said:
Was talking with some other folks bout this on another forum. Figured I’d bring it up here to start a conversation and hopefully enlighten some folks who aren’t aware of the trend.
The article reinforced what’d I’d been seeing and hearing from others in the know.
Bottom line is the earlier the better when getting the procedure done to at least get a baseline and hopefully catch it if there is a problem.
It amazes me the amount of ignorance (using that term in its intended meaning) about colon cancer and when you should be getting the exam.
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Dang, “J", You have one good experience with a prostate exam and now you want the whole damn channel dredged. What a time to be literate. ;)
 
Tipmoose said:
Dang, “J", You have one good experience with a prostate exam and now you want the whole damn channel dredged. What a time to be literate. ;)
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WTH Steve! I told you that in confidence! She had really fat stubby fingers! That’s my story and I’m sticking too it! 😂
 
I had a roid issue at 35 - while they were checking- found a polyp- so I have been on a 5 year roll since then because I am a polyp producing machine- got changed to a 3 year cycle 4 years ago- had a battle with the hospital telling me to bring money for it- I cancelled last year because I have great fn insurance and if you sign something because the hospital folks are stupid - then you pay for it and never recover it! I cancelled and finally rescheduled for next week and the sobs sent me an email to bring 5900 with me- I’m going to my appointment- I’m not signing :donk:donk:donk:donk- not going in the “payment “ office- before-

I had this discussion with my Doctor at my physical last Wednesday- the reason people don’t get screened is because the fn doctors office scares them to death with an email 3 weeks before the procedure! I have confirmed with my insurance and they have tried repeatedly to get up with UNC - 60th in cue when she called me back Friday…..
Had two friends get colon cancer in their mid 40’s- both survived!!

My thoughts are if you can :donk:donk:donk:donk in a box at an early age- why not have it covered by insurance and pre screening saves money in the long run ….
 
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