Science Vs

Colon Cancer: Should Young People Worry?

March 19, 2026·40 min·5-min readnarrativehealth
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This episode of Science Versus investigates the alarming rise in colorectal cancer among young adults under 50, a demographic historically considered low-risk. The story centers on Becca Lynch, a 30-year-old Colorado woman diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at age 29 despite having

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Dr. Michael Foote

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