An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

To schedule a colon cancer screening visit the Intermountain Health Colon Cancer Screening page at intermountainhealth.org/colonoscopy People of average risk for colon cancer may qualify for an ...

Many colorectal cancers begin as polyps. These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm. However, two specific ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that ...

Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn when to start screening and recognize key symptoms to protect yourself.

With the recent diagnosis and death of actor James Van Der Beek, the conversation has shifted toward more research and ...

If you’re in your 20s, 30s or early 40s, you might think you’re too young to get colon cancer. Photographer and cancer survivor Lindsey Jayn is one of those head-scratching cases. She was diagnosed ...

She had to pay more out-of-pocket for the preventive procedure, which was not covered by insurance because she was under 45 She has since undergone 20 rounds of chemotherapy and is awaiting a liver ...

Healthfirst hosted a community workshop highlighting colorectal cancer, screening, prevention and nutrition at the Saint Barnabas Hospital Health Center.

At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.