| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| 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...