21 Mar Colorectal Cancer Facts

Colorectal Cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women combined in the U.S.

Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the U.S.

151,030 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2022 and 52,580 people will die from Colorectal Cancer.

Colorectal Cancer rates for people aged 65 or over has dropped by 3.3% each year. Colorectal Cancer rates for people under 50 has increased 2.2% each year.

Young-onset Colorectal Cancer is on the rise

Patients are considered to have young-onset Colorectal Cancer if they are diagnosed before they turn 50 years old. 

By 2030, researchers predict that Colorectal Cancer will be the leading cause of cancer deaths in people ages 20-49.