NEW YORK (AP) — A panel of health experts wants U. S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. While overall, colon cancer rates have been declining, the draft guidelines issued Tuesday by the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force reflect a growing concern about rising rates in people under the age of 50. “We’ve seen more data showing that younger people are getting colon cancer at higher rates,” said Dr.