45 is the new 50

Screening saves lives, which is why the recommendation for colorectal screenings was bumped up by five years not too long ago.

In 2018, the American Cancer Society (ACS) did this in response to rising rates of colorectal cancers among younger people. While there is no foolproof way to prevent cancer of any type, the ACS has put together a handy list of six ways to lower your risk of colorectal canc…