Age is just a number. But 45 is important when it comes to colorectal cancer. That's when doctors recommend routine screenings begin. Still, not everyone is convinced that colorectal cancer can affect young adults.

Dr. Austin Chiang, chief medical offer for the Gastrointestinal business at Medtronic and practicing gastroenterologist, lays out the facts about colorectal cancer while busting some common myths about the disease, which is highly treatable if caught early.

Don't believe myths about #ColorectalCancer. Rates of the disease are rising in people under the age of 50. Here are the facts from practicing gastroenterologist @AustinChiangMD. pic.twitter.com/GARhiNFlms

— Medtronic (@Medtronic) March 13, 2023

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