Kentucky lowers colorectal cancer screening age to 40 for high-risk patients to detect cancer earlier.
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A recent study showed a 20% increase in younger people getting diagnosed with colon cancer.
The event also provided resources for those who aren't or under insured.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to get screened.
Symptoms can be hard to detect.
Dr. Michael Driscoll, an oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute, said the study has flaws, and that could lead to fewer people getting screened.
Health officials recommend early screenings to catch red flags.
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The new report included data on colorectal cancer incidence and deaths from the National Cancer Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others.