37 year Old Experiences Frequent Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea, Shocked After Being Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer

Based on the provided Lianhe Wanbao newspaper article dated August 12, 2019, this report discusses a concerning trend of colorectal cancer affecting younger individuals locally. It highlights the case of a 37-year-old man who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after experiencing frequent abdominal pain and diarrhea, initially mistaking them for minor stomach problems. A colorectal surgeon quoted in the article confirms this trend and stresses the critical importance of early diagnosis and screening for better treatment outcomes. The article further emphasizes this point with the case of a 63-year-old woman who was diagnosed with stage three cancer during a routine check-up, urging the public not to ignore symptoms and to undergo regular screenings to detect and remove precancerous polyps before they become malignant.