New research suggests cancer may develop earlier than we thought — but simple changes can help prevent it

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a young person laying on a medical table for an MRI scan
New research is a step closer to individual assessments of cancer risk that can help younger people get life-saving scans or screenings.

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A 21-year-old had the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It looked harmless, and she had no other symptoms.

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A dermatologist looking at a patient's face with a magnifying lens
Skin cancer can be difficult to spot and may not cause symptoms until later stages when the disease has spread.

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After turning 45, a woman with mild cramps was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer during a routine colonoscopy

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Shambi Broome at conference
Shambi Broome, 49, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after her first annual screening.

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Venture capitalist Ron Conway says he is starting treatment for a 'rare' cancer

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SV Angel co-founder Ron Conway
SV Angel co-founder Ron Conway

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A doctor, who treated a 22-year-old with colon cancer, shares what everyone should know about cancer symptoms

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A young woman holding her stomach, sitting in bed with abdominal cramps.
Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, and digestive upset can be early signs of colorectal cancers.

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Katie Couric said she follows 3 tips to prevent colon cancer after her husband died of the disease

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Katie Couric presenting onstage
Katie Couric has been advocating for cancer screening and awareness for decades, since her husband died of colon cancer.

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I vibe coded an AI tool to help my mom fight stage 4 cancer. It helped us catch errors in her treatment and let her die with dignity.

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Man who vibe coded mom's cancer treatment plan workflow
Pratik Desai created a workflow for his mom when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

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A metabolism researcher shared 2 simple things he does to reduce his cancer risk

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Dr. Charles Brenner
Dr. Charles Brenner researches the relationship between metabolism and disease.

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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon predicts AI will cut the working week to 3.5 days, cure cancers, and free up time for hobbies

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

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Soccer legend Abby Wambach said colon cancer screening at 35 likely saved her life

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Abby Wambach #20 of United States of America drives the ball against China at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana
US soccer icon Abby Wambach, shown here in a 2015 game, said she never expected to need colon cancer screening as a young, healthy athlete.

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