Colon cancer trending younger; What you need to know

Name: Colon cancer trending younger; What you need to know
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T17:12:00Z
Description: Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with our Judayah Murray to break down why cases are skyrocketing in Millennials and Gen X, and why the "new normal" for your first screening is now age 45.

Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with our Judayah Murray to break down why cases are skyrocketing in Millennials and Gen X, and why the "new normal" for your first screening is now age 45.

Posted March 11, 2026 1:12pm EDT