CA
A 35-year-old member asked:
What ages does colorectal cancer affect?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Crespinanswered
Gastroenterology 30 years experience
It varies: Colon cancer can strike from the 20s and beyond, but is much more common in people in their 50s to 70s hence the recommendations to not routinely do colonoscopies in people before the age of 50. Colon cancer that presents before 60 is often genetic whereas after 60 is more likely due to environmental factors like smoking and red meat.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical 51 years experience
Colorectal Cancer: 90% of colorectal cancers strike after age 50, unless the person has a hereditary form such as familial adenomatous polyposis, or certain chronic diseases such as ulcerative colitis. There has been an uptick in recent years in cases in young people, and screening is recommended in those with a positive family history beginning at age 45. A colon cancer screening test is easy to obtain at any time.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 46-year-old member asked:
Where does colorectal cancer affect before metastasis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Myron Arlenanswered
Surgical Oncology 66 years experience
Mesenteric nodes: As colon cancer grows from premalignant cells in the mucosa of bowel it invades the muscularis reaching serosal outer surface (Dukes B). It then invades nodes of the mesentery C1 expanding to 4 or more nodes C2 and then along the mesenteric lymphatics to liver. Subpopulations in the primary however can eventually spread directly to lung or bone depending on their surface antigens.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Canada
A 37-year-old female asked:
What are the chances of colorectal cancer at age 37?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Colorectal Cancer: Very low. Without more information that simple answer is all i can offer.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
How does colorectal cancer on both sides affect what I feed my family?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
High fiber low fat: A diet rich in fiber and low in fat may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Screening colonoscopy at 40 or even earlier may be warranted with a strong family history. You should discuss the use of Aspirin or related drugs for prevention, with your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
CA
A 32-year-old member asked:
How does colorectal cancer affect the united states population?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Howard Hackanswered
Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Getting better: 150, 000 people develop colon cancer annually and 50-60, 000 people will die from this. There is considerable personal cost because of medical and surgical treatments. The economic cost is estimated at $14 billion for 2010, second only to breast cancer at $16b.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
What areas does colorectal cancer usually affect before metastasis?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unclear question: Before metastases, colorectal cancer affects the mucosa and wall of large intestine. Tumors on the left side of the colon are more common than on the right side. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001308/.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.