Trending Now - Surge in Rectal Cancer Deaths Among Young Adults Alarmingly High
WHO:
Business Insider - Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, emphasizes the importance of monitoring bowel movements for early signs of colon cancer.
NBC News - Millennials and young adults are identified as the demographic experiencing rising rectal cancer deaths.
WHAT:
Business Insider - Dr. Pasricha states that colorectal cancers have become the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50.
NBC News - Deaths from rectal cancer are increasing among millennials and young adults.
NBC News - The rate of rectal cancer is increasing more than two to three times compared to colon cancer.
NBC News - If the current trend continues, rectal cancer deaths will exceed the number of colon cancer deaths in people under the age of 50 by the year 2035.
WHEN:
NBC News - The projection states that by the year 2035, rectal cancer deaths will surpass colon cancer deaths among young adults.
WHY:
Business Insider - Dr. Pasricha notes that embarrassment about discussing bowel movements can prevent individuals from recognizing symptoms of colon cancer.
NBC News - The reasons behind the alarming trend of rising rectal cancer deaths among young adults remain confounding to scientists.
HOW:
Business Insider - Dr. Pasricha's new book, "You've Been Pooping All Wrong," discusses how digestion can indicate overall health and risk of colon cancer.
NBC News - A new study has been conducted to analyze the rising rates of rectal cancer among younger adults.
(UPDATED April 24, 2026 19:17 UTC)
Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, is highlighting the critical need to monitor bowel movements as a way to catch early signs of colon cancer. She points out that colorectal cancers have now become the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50, and that embarrassment about discussing bowel movements can hinder individuals from recognizing important symptoms. In her new book, "You've Been Pooping All Wrong," Dr. Pasricha explores how digestion can reflect overall health and the risk of developing colon cancer.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 15:20 UTC)
A new study has revealed that deaths from rectal cancer are on the rise among millennials and young adults, with rates increasing more than two to three times compared to colon cancer. If this trend continues, projections indicate that by 2035, rectal cancer deaths will surpass those from colon cancer in individuals under 50. The reasons behind this concerning trend remain puzzling to scientists, who are actively investigating the factors contributing to these rising rates.