but cases in young adults under 50 have been rising each year since the mid-1990s. Therefore, knowing the warning signs is important. Rectal cancer often starts with small growths called polyps.

“I’m seeing patients in their mid-20s with aggressive ... In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be ...

A retrospective study of patients with distal rectal ... cancer whose tumors do not respond to neoadjuvant therapy may compromise recurrence-free survival.” Sphincter-saving surgery is usually ...