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

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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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Skin cancer can be difficult to spot and may not cause symptoms until later stages when the disease has spread.

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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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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, and digestive upset can be early signs of colorectal cancers.

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I tried the next frontier in cancer screening. I'm dubious.

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I watch as my crimson-red blood quickly fills two small glass vials, then gets packed into an ice-cold sleeve to be shipped off to a cancer-hunting lab.

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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I almost brushed off sharp stomach pain — it turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer

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Mark Seguin was diagnosed with colon cancer at 35. He's discovered exercise can dramatically reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence.

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The fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family highlights a harsh truth about young cancer

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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.

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