There's a sharp spike in the rates of colon cancer between the ages of 49 and 50 -- which is why these researchers say we're waiting too long to start screening.
among Americans spikes sharply between the ages of 49 and 50, a new study finds -- supporting the case for earlier screening for the disease.
But in 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered its recommended threshold to age 45, largely due to a rising incidence of colonBut the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk. "It was a steep uptick," said Karlitz, an associate clinical professor at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans."We expected we'd see something, but not to that extent."
The vast majority of cases caught at age 50 -- nearly 93% -- were invasive, which means they would probably require more extensive treatment and had likely been there for some time.
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