Mike Francisco was an athletic 35-year-old Phoenix medical professional when he was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer. His story is not unusual.

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Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people younger than 50. Early screening and lifestyle changes are recommended.

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Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.

Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the bowel or rectum, has long been associated with older adults. However, in recent years, cases among people under 50 have surged.