Dr. Dionne Ibekie, who's always struggled with gastrointestinal issues, had a colonoscopy at 35

Dr. Dionne Ibekie, who's always struggled with gastrointestinal issues, had a colonoscopy at 35

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As colorectal cancer rises among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier

An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk.