I developed stabbing stomach pain as a college football player. It turned out to be stage 4 colon cancer.

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Khalil Smith was a freshman in college when he was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer.

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What causes early-onset colon cancer? New research offers clues

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A 42-year-old CEO was diagnosed with colon cancer. It pushed her to trade perfectionism for vulnerability.

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Jennifer Goldsack said cancer forced her to redefine what leadership looks like as a CEO.

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A 31-year-old marathon runner thought she had norovirus. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

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Katelyn Jonozzo, 31, had no symptoms of colon cancer and regularly ran marathons.

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I have stage 4 colon cancer. I'm leaving my kids handwritten cards for their milestones, like birthdays and weddings.

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Lauren Gilbert and some of the cards in which she will write heartfelt messages.

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Fiber is great for you, but beware of fibermaxxing right away. Here's how to eat more of it without being bloated.

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Just when I started eating enough protein, I skimped on fiber. Here are 3 ways I balance both crucial nutrients.

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I load up my high-protein breakfast with high-fiber toppings and eat more plant-based protein sources for extra nutrients.

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Another perk of weight-loss drugs? Fewer colon cancer deaths, a study found

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Ozempic can cost anywhere from over $1,000 to a $25, depending on how you pay for it.

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Cancer rates are rising among young people. Here are 6 ways to lower your risk and stay prepared.

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Business Insider interviewed 40 young adults with cancer — alongside researchers, economists, caregivers, and clinicians — to make sense of this trend.

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These twins' lives were identical, until one got colon cancer at 21

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Twin sisters Brinlee and Mariela Luster, 24, were preparing to graduate, get married, and start their adult lives when Brinlee was diagnosed with colon cancer at 21.

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