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Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
Early-onset cancers, including colorectal and breast cancers, are rising in U.S. adults under 50. Family history is a critical risk factor, and early screenings can save lives, as demonstrated by Bryce Ramsey’s stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis at 33 and her family’s subsequent diagnoses.
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