Beware These 6 Common Cancer Symptoms in People Under 50
Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among younger adults.
A few other cancers, such as testicular, kidney and pancreatic, have increased as well, though they remain pretty uncommon in patients younger than 50.
Here are several symptoms that may indicate cancer in the young.
Bowel changes
For colon cancer, we specifically worry about changes when a person goes to the bathroom.
If the stool looks different — it’s darker, a different caliber or blood is present — that’s a concern.
These are abnormalities that should prompt follow-up with a medical professional.
We’ve tracked the colorectal cancer increase in the US and around the world over the last decade. We think the rise is related to environmental and dietary changes, but we have not yet pinpointed the exact cause.
