Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Start at Age 45, According to the American Cancer Society

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second deadliest cancer among U.S. adults – and recently there has been a sharp rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults under 55. The result? The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended age to begin screenings from 50 to 45 years old.