Stop ignoring subtle signs of cancer. A doctor explains when to get medical help.

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Symptoms like stomach pain and bloating can be early signs of certain cancers that are on the rise in people under age 40.

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A mom in her 30s was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms for 6 years

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Marisa Peters was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after years of managing symptoms like changes to her bathroom habits.

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A 42-year-old thought blood in the toilet was pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. She had colorectal cancer.

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Laura Behnke didn't know she had colorectal cancer when this photo was taken.

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A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

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A 20-year-old woman had waves of stomach pain for months. She was eventually diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.

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Davis, 21, was diagnosed with colon cancer in late 2024 after experiencing stomach pain.

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A new study suggests vegans have a higher risk of colorectal cancer — but meat-eaters aren't in the clear

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Hot dogs are not a health food.

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James Van Der Beek died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Here's what to know about common symptoms, which can be subtle.

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Van Der Beek filmed "The Real Full Monty" in 2024 to raise awareness around colorectal cancer.

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He was 37, constipated, and exhausted. What doctors thought was IBS was stage 3 colon cancer.

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Mohammad Samad was leading a healthy lifestyle when he was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 37.

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A 26-year-old was bloated and thought she had hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

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Mariana Tata, 26, had two subtle symptoms of colon cancer before she was diagnosed.

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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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