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US under-45s struggle for insurance approval as colon cancer rates rise

ACA requires firms to cover colonoscopies for over-45s but young people face hurdles to receive appropriate tests

The Guardian - US · Mar 23

Colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in the US for people under 50

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 55,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Of those, 7% will be under 50.

LiveScience · Mar 17

Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US

Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50

The Guardian - US · Mar 12