Colorectal Cancer

Born in the 1990's or later? Your risk for developing colorectal cancer is higher than if you were born in the 1950's. Learn the signs and symptoms to look for from our Dr. Nancy You. #ColorectalCancer #MDAnderson #MDAndersonCancerCenter #EndCancer

MD Anderson patient and employee Savannah Kaspar was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 26. She urges anyone who may be experiencing symptoms to get them checked out with their doctor. Y. Nancy You, M.D., says young-onset colorectal cancer occurs in anyone younger than 50 years old, and the incidence is rising 1-2% every year. To learn more about young-onset colorectal cancer: Read Savannah's story: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Grace Li Smith, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Her research interest is in young-onset colorectal cancer, because of the increasing incidence of the disease in younger people. Learn more about Dr. Smith: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

George Chang, M.D., is a professor of Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Learn more about Dr. Chang: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Y. Nancy You, M.D., is a professor of Colon and Rectal Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She specializes in young-onset colorectal cancer and MD Anderson is the largest institution in the country for this population, treating more than 500 patients under 50 every year. Learn more about Dr. You: Learn more about the young-onset colorectal cancer program: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Cancer screening exams for colon cancer and rectal cancer can find cancer early,making the chances for successfully treating the disease greater. Watch this video and decide if an optical or virtual colonoscopy is right for you. Learn more about the screening exams we offere here Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online at:

Allison Rosen wants to give back to the place that saved her life. To her, no one truly understands what a patient is going through besides other patients. That's she volunteers to talk to other young adult cancer patients through myCancerConnection, MD Anderson's one-on-one support program. She also spends her time trying to enhance the young adult patient experience by volunteering on committees throughout the hospital. Read Allison's story: To connect with other cancer patients and caregivers through myCancerConnection, please call 800-345-6324 or visit myCancerConnection online. Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online at:

For the past three years, Allison Rosen has suffered through many health issues related to colon cancer. She credits being alive today thanks to her radiation and chemotherapy treatment as well as a surgical colectomy received at MD Anderson. As a result, she has a temporary ileostomy and ostomy bag, which has it's challenges, especially as a young adult, but she doesn't allowed it to stop her from living a normal life. Read Allison's story To connect with other cancer patients and caregivers through myCancerConnection, please call 800-345-6324 or visit myCancerConnection online. Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online at: