年輕族群大腸癌發病率上升，亟需提升篩檢意識
Rising colorectal cancer rates in young adults prompt urgent screening awareness
大腸癌不再只是老年人的擔憂。
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no longer just a concern for the elderly.
由於大腸癌在歷史上與高齡有關，年輕患者出現的症狀（如直腸出血、腹痛或排便習慣改變）常被誤認為是痔瘡或大腸激躁症等良性問題。
Because CRC is historically associated with older age, symptoms in younger patients—such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or changes in bowel habits—are frequently dismissed as benign issues like hemorrhoids or IBS.
為了對抗這種現象，健康專家呼籲大眾與醫師在年輕人出現持續性症狀時，應將大腸癌納入考量。
To combat this, health experts are urging both the public and doctors to consider CRC when persistent symptoms arise in younger individuals.
無論是透過大腸鏡檢查或糞便檢測，早期發現依然是提升存活率與保護長期健康最有力的工具。
Whether through a colonoscopy or stool-based tests, early detection remains the most powerful tool for improving survival rates and protecting long-term health.
