Prioritizing the Timely Detection and Diagnosis of Early-Age Onset Cancer to Enable Optimal Disease Management and Outcomes

A new study from the Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN) highlights urgent strategies to improve the early detection and diagnosis of early-age onset cancer. Key recommendations include boosting public and provider awareness, expanding screening eligibility for younger populations, and improving access to diagnostic testing. The MLPAO supports CCRAN’s call to action, emphasizing the need to increase clinical placements for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) to help address diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.