Young-onset colorectal cancer survivor: Get your symptoms checked [Video]

MD Anderson patient and employee Savannah Kaspar was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 26. She urges anyone who may be experiencing symptoms to get them checked out with their doctor. Y. Nancy You, M.D., says young-onset colorectal cancer occurs in anyone younger than 50 years old, and the incidence is rising 1-2% every year.

To learn more about young-onset colorectal cancer: https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clinics/gastrointestinal-cancer-center/young-onset-colorectal-cancer-program.html

Read Savannah’s story: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/young-adult-colon-cancer-survivor-says-support-was-vital-during-treatment.h00-159695967.html

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