Adults younger than 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at increasing rates. A diagnosis of colorectal cancer can be scary at any age, especially for younger people who face additional challenges. People younger than 50 are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage compared to older adults, and they benefit from additional support and multidisciplinary care.

In this Simon Says session, gastrointestinal oncologist Laura Vater, MD, MPH, and Andrea Bauer, CPN, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and provide additional insights to help support people through treatments and beyond.