Colorectal cancer—often called colon cancer—is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are the last parts of the digestive system that helps remove waste from the body. It usually begins as a small growth or ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people, which is why testing guidelines recommend testing starting at 45 for those at average risk. To stop colon cancer, it’s important to know when and how to ...

Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach had a colonoscopy in her 30s after a family history of colon cancer. It found polyps that ...

When David Thau, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., was 34, he periodically experienced pain in his stomach, irregular bowel movements, blood in his stool and vomiting, and he visited doctors ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

With March being colon cancer awareness month, it’s a good time to look at some startling numbers on the disease here in the ...

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients. Research from Radboud university medical center and university hospital ...

Occasional constipation is common and usually harmless, but it mostly results from dietary changes, inadequate fluid intake, stress, reduced physical activity, or temporary medication use, and in most ...

Colorectal cancer often develops silently, making early screening essential. Simple tests like FIT, FOBT and colonoscopy can ...

Colon cancer often develops over years without symptoms. This is exactly what makes it so dangerous. Which warning signs many ...