By finding polyps and removing them, colorectal cancer can actually be prevented in many cases. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. For most people, this risk starts to increase rapidly beginning at age 50. This is the recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening. Screening refers to testing that is done on people who have no symptoms of colorectal cancer and no risk factors other than age.
Some people have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Some people are at risk of developing colorectal cancer at younger than age 50. Screening refers to a number of tests that can be used to find polyps and remove them before they become cancers or to find cancers while they are very early and treatable for cure. For more details regarding recommended screening tests, please go to The American Cancer Society . Not all colorectal cancers will cause symptoms. In fact many cancers will not cause symptoms until they are far advanced.