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The Shelley Irwin Show

Colon Cancer is on the Rise for those under 50

By Shelley Irwin

Published March 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM EST

Dr. Nancy You, American College of Surgeons, joins in with the details.

Colon Cancer is on the Rise for those under 50. Dr. Nancy You, American College of Surgeons, discusses this leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and second in women under 50. Why this increase in numbers and why screening is important is discussed.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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