Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease of older adults—and the data is raising alarm bells.

On this episode of The Vitals, host Leslie Schlachter sits down with the Mount Sinai Health System’s leading experts

To unpack why rates are rising, especially among younger populations, and what you need to know right now.

Joining the conversation are gastroenterologists Dr. David Greenwald and Dr. Pascale White, along with medical oncologist Dr. Deirdre Cohen. Together, they explore the latest research, evolving screening guidelines, and breakthrough treatments that are changing outcomes for patients.

From early warning signts to cutting-edge therapies, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based insights that could change lives:

• The likely reasons why colorectal cancer is increasing in adults under 50;
• Common symptoms you should never ignore;
• Screening options—from stool tests to colonoscopy—and when to start;
• The role of lifestyle, diet, and the microbiome;
• Advances in treatment, including immunotherapy and personalized medicine;
• How early detection dramatically improves survival.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable—and treatable—cancers when caught early. Whether you’re approaching screening age or simply want to stay informed, this conversation is essential listening.

📞For more information on Mount Sinai’s colorectal cancer treatments or to schedule an appointment with a Mount Sinai physician, click here: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/gastroenterology/services/endoscopy-colonoscopy/colonoscopy/colorectal-screening

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