02/11/2026
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Rates have increased 2ā3% per year in people under 50, and cases have doubled since the 1990s. It is now one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in this age group.
Many patients later say the same thing:
āI didnāt realize that was a sign.ā
Early symptoms are often subtle and easy to dismiss:
⢠Changes in bowel habits
⢠Unexplained weight loss
⢠Persistent fatigue
⢠Ongoing cough or hoarseness
⢠Unusual bleeding
⢠New lumps or skin changes that donāt resolve
These symptoms do not automatically mean cancer ā but they do deserve evaluation. ā ļø
In the United States, nearly 2 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year, and cancer remains the second leading cause of death. The encouraging news: up to 40% of cancers are linked to modifiable risk factors, and many cancers are highly treatable when detected early.
That is where your internist plays a critical role. š©ŗ
We monitor trends over time, coordinate age-appropriate screenings like colonoscopy and mammography, evaluate family history, and address risk factors before they become disease.
If you or a family member have been putting off a screening or ignoring symptoms because life feels busy, this is your reminder. ā¤ļø
Early detection saves lives ā and the conversation starts with an appointment.
šAlpharetta & Cu***ng Internal Medicine - Alpharetta, GA & Cu***ng, GA
š (770) 475-2377
Or, conveniently request an appointment via our 'Contact Us' form at the bottom of our homepage using this link: šhttps://bit.ly/aimcim
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