'Be aware of what your body is telling you:' 40-year-old Triad woman shares colon cancer battle ...

Nearly half of American adults are unaware that eating processed meats may increase their risk of developing colorectal ...

A Miami-based doctor points out the high incidence of colorectal cancer in the Black community and lauds new blood tests that may help patients who lack access to other health care options.

Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving action before the ...

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have identified a new virus that appears to be linked to colon cancer.

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Colon cancer has become the deadliest cancer for men under 50, with about 50,000 people dying from colorectal cancer every year in the United States.