Statistics show that Colorectal Cancer rates in young adults are rising Since the mid-1990’s, rates for colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been on the rise. The traditional advice to begin screening at age 50 has since changed, with some organizations changing the recommended screening age to 45 or younger, depending on family history. […]
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Brazilian Soccer Legend, Pelé, Dies of Colon Cancer
Pelé, one of the all-time greats of the “beautiful game” of soccer, died in December 2022 of complications related to colon cancer. The three-time world champion was 82 years old. Many of the most recognizable names in soccer, from today and yesterday, took time to memorialize him online. At the same time, other world leaders […]
