Why is colon cancer on the rise in young people? What to know and steps you can take

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Original Load Date May 12, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 12, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-is-colon-cancer-on-the-rise-in-young-people/3935080/

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Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society, but what's behind the alarming surge and why are cases shifting? The trend was highlighted by the death of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old diagnosed with colon cancer who ma...