A skiing accident broke her tailbone — and also uncovered something much more serious

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Liz Healy skiing with family and friends before her diagnosis

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A 24-year-old was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after almost missing her only symptom

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24-year-old Meagan Meadows was diagnosed with stage-3 colon cancer shortly after graduated with a master's degree and starting her career as a teacher.

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The taboo colon cancer symptom millennials are afraid to tell their doctors about

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Anal bleeding is the most common sign of colon cancer in young people, yet also one of the most taboo to talk about.

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A cancer dietitian shares 3 lunches that could help prevent colon cancer, a condition on the rise in young people

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Meredy Birdi (left) lentil soup (right)
Eating fiber is associated with a lower colon cancer risk.

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A new blood test can spot signs of colon cancer in your annual blood draw

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A blood test newly approved by the FDA could help screen patients for colon cancer at their routine medical appointments.

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