Health Alert: Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, not 50, American Cancer Society says

In response to a rise in colon and rectal cancer rates among younger people, the American Cancer Society is now recommending that adults undergo testing for the disease beginning at age 45 rather than 50. The organization, which announced the change in its guidelines today, said extensive analysis showed that lowering the starting age for screening would save lives. The recommendations apply to adults who are at average risk of the disease; this includes most people in the United States.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Health Alert May 30, 10:01 AM     Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, not 50, American Cancer Society says In response to a rise in colon and rectal cancer rates among younger people, the American Cancer Society is now recommending that adults undergo testing for the disease beginning at age 45 rather than 50. The organization, which announced the change in its guidelines today, said extensive analysis showed that lowering the starting age for screening would save lives. The recommendations apply to adults who are at average risk of the disease; this includes most people in the United States. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071