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This bill aims to address the rising rates of colorectal cancer among young individuals by authorizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide competitive grants to states for increasing awareness, education, and early detection of colorectal cancer. The bill highlights alarming statistics, such as colorectal cancer being a leading cause of cancer-related deaths and cases increasing significantly among people under 45, with an expected 90 percent rise in cases for individuals aged 20-39 by 2030. The grants would enable states to conduct targeted outreach to high-risk groups, including those with family history, inflammatory bowel disease, inherited syndromes, and specific demographic groups, and support activities like early diagnostic testing, medical referrals, public awareness campaigns, professional education, and patient navigation services. States receiving grants would be required to submit detailed implementation plans and comprehensive reports, with grants lasting up to 5 years and any unused funds needing to be returned within 6 months of the grant period's end. The ultimate goal is to improve early detection and reduce colorectal cancer mortality, particularly among younger populations who are increasingly being diagnosed with this disease.

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