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James Van Der Beek's Colon Cancer Battle Raises Awareness for Younger Adults
The actor James Van Der Beek's experience with colon cancer is highlighting an alarming increase in cases among younger adults and underscoring the importance of early screening and recognizing warning signs.
13 Feb, 09:45 — 13 Feb, 20:25
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NPRHigh54d ago
Colorectal cancer is leading cancer killer for people under 50
James Van Der Beek's death at age 48 highlights a sad statistic: More people under 50 are getting colorectal cancer.
By Yuki Noguchi
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Alarming cancer symptoms highlighted by popular actor's early death
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First report: NPR · 13 Feb, 09:45|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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