ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Mark Schandelmeier says he’s a healthy man with no health concerns and no family history of medical issues. But, this did not stop Mark from following up on routine check-ups.
A study from the American Cancer Society finds colon cancer cases are skyrocketing in young adults. In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the colon cancer screening age from 50 to 45. At that time, Mark was 49.
“I decided you know what, let’s just be proactive and go ahead and get that done,” Mark explained…