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Why Colon Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults: Scientists Discover Unexpected Physical Clue - SciTechDaily
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Researchers found colon tissue from younger colorectal cancer patients can be abnormally stiff, suggesting biomechanical forces may contribute to early-onset disease. While studies probe mechanisms like tissue stiffness and the microbiome, the ACS addition of a blood screening test gives clinicians another way to find cancers earlier, complementing scientific efforts to identify biological markers and prevention strategies.
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