13/05/2026
Early-Onset Colon Cancer: Warning Signs Young People Should Never Ignore
Colorectal Cancer is no longer a disease seen only in older adults. In recent years, cases of Early-Onset Colon Cancer are rising rapidly among younger people due to lifestyle changes, westernized food habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, and sedentary routines.
Many people ignore the early warning signs thinking they are simple digestive issues or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But symptoms like these should never be neglected:
✔️ Blood in stool
✔️ Persistent constipation or diarrhea
✔️ Unexplained weight loss
✔️ Poor digestion or bloating
✔️ Low hemoglobin or anemia
✔️ Changes in bowel habits
Early detection can save lives. If diagnosed at an early stage, colon cancer can often be treated successfully with advanced minimally invasive procedures like robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery, helping patients return to normal life quickly.
👉 Don’t ignore persistent stomach or bowel-related symptoms, even at a younger age. Consult a doctor and undergo proper evaluation, including colonoscopy if advised.
Dr. Supratim Bhattacharyya
🌟 Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon
🎓 MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive GI Surgery, Oncology & Robotic Surgery (HCG, Bangalore)
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery (RGUHS)
Fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan
🏥 Address: Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, 58, Canal Circular Rd, Kadapara, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
📞 Phone: 091239 99702
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