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Colorectal Cancer in Young People Often Detected Late: Signs to Watch For, Says Doctor
The number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer is rising by 1.4 percent annually, prompting Erasmus MC to seek approval for research into lowering the screening age from 55. Internist-oncologist Karen Bolhuis attributes this trend partly to modern Western lifestyles characterized by processed foods low in fiber, sedentary behavior, and altered gut microbiomes. While influencers blame high protein intake, Bolhuis clarifies that insufficient fiber is a risk factor, whereas excessive protein consumption is not directly proven to increase cancer risk. Other factors include obesity, diabetes type 2, smoking, alcohol use, and consumption of processed or red meats.
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