Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer rates are on the rise for those under 50, underscored by the recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek at 48, ...

“Most patients with colorectal cancer are asymptomatic,” Claassen said. “However, patients, particularly younger patients ...

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

In all, 50% of Americans are unaware that colon cancer can be screened for at home, the survey showed. Researchers said this lack of knowledge combined with health care providers dismissing concerns ...

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and medical experts are emphasizing the importance of awareness and early detection.

Stool-based DNA testing can help bridge CRC screening gaps between rural and urban populations by providing timely follow-up. The study found no significant difference in follow-up times for ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

What you want to do is you want to find it when either it is very early in the course and very treatable, or even before it ...

The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves important roles for digestion and metabolism in the body. Approximately 6 feet long in total, the colon and rectum work in unison to first absorb ...