Soccer legend Abby Wambach said colon cancer screening at 35 likely saved her life

US soccer icon Abby Wambach, shown here in a 2015 game, said she never expected to need colon cancer screening as a young, healthy athlete. Chris Graythen/Getty Images Olympic gold medalist and soccer star Abby Wambach said a colonoscopy at 35 likely saved her life. The test found polyps that, with her family history of cancer, put her at high risk. Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths under 50. Early screening is crucial. At the height of her soccer career, Abby W...