Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: ‘Caught it early’

Routine blood test reveals cancer diagnosis before symptoms: ‘Caught it early’Ian Ferguson (center) is pictured with his brother, Eric Ferguson, and his mother, Cheryl Campbell-Dixon, at his promotion to staff sergeant. (Ian Ferguson)

Ian Ferguson, 37, had no symptoms when he got standard blood work as part of a regular physical. (Fox News Digital)

Dr. Kiranmayi Palla Muddasani, MD, a staff surgeon in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, confirmed that she is seeing a marked increase in younger colorectal cancer patients. (Fox News Digital)

The biggest red flags linked to colorectal cancer include ongoing bleeding, persistent anemia and changes in bowel habits, according to the doctor. (iStock)

Eating a high-fiber diet and avoiding ultraprocessed foods can help to reduce colorectal cancer risk, the doctor advised. (iStock)