For Reasons Unknown, Colon And Rectal Cancer Rates Are Rising In People Under 50 as seen in Forbes News of rising colorectal cancer rates in young people may surprise some physicians and others. The reasons are, for the most part, unknown. Related Post navigation Previous: Collateral Damage: How A Cancer Diagnosis Hurts Employment And FinancesNext: So What About That Acrylamide In Your French Fries?