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Once considered a disease of those over 50, colon cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. This unsettling trend has doctors across the world raising red flags. The change isn’t confined to any one region – even India is seeing a sharp rise in younger patients affected by this condition. Lifestyle choices, environmental exposure, and genetic factors seem to be working together to create the ‘perfect storm’ for early-onset colon cancer.

The Lifestyle Connection

“The significant change in dietary and lifestyle habits is one of the main reasons behind this surge. Our diets have shifted heavily toward processed and ultra-processed foods that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats, while being very low in dietary fiber," says Dr. Mand

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