Colon Cancer / 06.05.2026
Onset Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rising Fastest in Young Adults and Hispanic Populations, Projected to Worsen Through 2035
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MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mythili Menon Pathiyil, MBBS
Gastroenterology Fellow
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Colorectal cancer mortality is currently the leading cause of cancer-related death in individuals below the age of 50 in the United States. A new analysis presented at DDW 2026 quantifies those patterns and identifies which populations are most at risk — with the goal of informing earlier recognition, targeted screening, and equity-focused prevention.
Dr. Pathiyil[/caption]
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mythili Menon Pathiyil, MBBS
Gastroenterology Fellow
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Colorectal cancer mortality is currently the leading cause of cancer-related death in individuals below the age of 50 in the United States. A new analysis presented at DDW 2026 quantifies those patterns and identifies which populations are most at risk — with the goal of informing earlier recognition, targeted screening, and equity-focused prevention.