The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of people under 50 are being diagnosed with more advanced stages of colon cancer, according to the American ...

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

A new study published in the journal Cancer has found that women can be screened for colorectal cancer five to 10 years later than men when they undergo an initial virtual colonoscopy. In the study, ...

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer is common in the US among women. 1 in every 25 women in the US have developed it in their lifetime.

Doctors say although screenings typically begin at the age of 45, they are seeing an increase in younger patients developing colon cancer.

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV ...

Colorectal cancer death is rising for men under 50 as well as younger women. What's driving this? Today, Colorectal cancer is the most common cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second most ...