Colorectal cancer patients are getting younger, warns surgeon people are too embarrassed about these 2 issues

A surgeon is pleading with Generation Z to get a basic test to avoid a future cancer battle and let go of embarrassment around talking about bowel movements and bad diets.Dr.Mark Soliman has noticed a terrifying rise in younger patients getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer.The physician is seeing more and more 20-something-year-olds who have been diagnosed with this “100% preventable” disease.With March being colorectal cancer month, the 44-year-old doctor — who specializes in this area of medicine — is urging young people to get a basic stool test.But he says shame and stigma are standing in the way.“Patients getting diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer are getting younger and younger,” said Mark, who recently launched SurgeOn, an app that acts like a social media platform for surgeons to share skills and advice with each other.“I’m seeing patients in their mid-20s with aggressive cancer.“As a surgeon, it is heartbreaking to witness because it is 100% preventable.

But people are too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about their bowel movements or the color of their stool.“I would much rather inconvenience a patient with a simple stool test or colonoscopy than treat them for cancer.”Soliman that most people live sedentary lifestyles, exercise less, eat high-processed food diets, and don’t get enough fiber.“It’s not that far of a stretch to link these issues together with the rise in colon cancer among younger patients,” he said.’ Subscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter! Please provide a valid email address.By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Never miss a story.Soliman grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, initially studying pharmacy at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy before being accepted to an accelerated medical school program at the University of Florida.The dad of two is dedicated to fighting...