Why colorectal cancer is often only caught when it’s in late stages — as rates under 45 are on the rise

McKenzie Beard
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:08:22 -0500

Experts told The Post that while colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, it’s often diagnosed at later stages because many patients don’t recognize the symptoms. This comes as cases among those under 45 have sharply risen in recent decades.