Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

For decades, colon cancer was thought to be a disease to worry about after 50. But that narrative is changing, and fast. Gastroenterologists across the country are reporting a troubling trend: more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While a doctor might recommend screening for the disease if you’re at an increased risk—say, you’ve got inflammatory bowel disease ...

Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.

(NEXSTAR) – Colorectal cancer is back in the news after the deaths of actors Catherine O’Hara, 71, and James Van Der Beek, who was just 48 years old. Colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal ...

Colon cancer is no longer a disease that only elderly suffer from. Even younger women at the age of 50 are also suffering ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

Shakilya Carpenter was just 32 years old when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The New Jersey native and cellular molecular biology student now conducts cancer research and is no stranger to ...