As the third most common cancers in both men and women, colorectal cancer is a growing issue for younger adults (under 50) with rates going up about 2% each year. If caught early, colorectal cancer is treatable if caught early.
One in five cases of colorectal cancer cases are not in people under age 55
One in three people who get colorectal cancer have a family history of the condition. They are also more likely to have the disease at an earlier age.
Only one in five people, ages 45 through 49, are current on their colorectal screening. This is lower than any other age group.
Here are the newest statistics for colorectal cancer. from the American Cancer society
How Common Is Colorectal Cancer
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancers in the United States for 2025 are:
About 107,320 new cases of colon cancer (54,510 in men and 52,810 in women)
About 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer (27,950 in men and 19,000 in women)
Lifetime Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. However, each person’s risk might be higher or lower than this, depending on their risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, but it’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined. It’s expected to cause about 52,900 deaths during 2025.
There are many types of screening for colorectal cancer, such as stool tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and computed tomography colonography.
Check back with us next week to find out which type of screening is best for you.
Better Safe Than Sorry
If you are overdue for your colon cancer screening, or have been dealing with digestive issues or acid reflux, now is the time to contact Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida. It just takes a quick and easy check up to catch and treat an issue.
Preventative screening and testing help detect diseases and conditions in their early and most treatable stages. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida.