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

Starting in 2028, anyone aged 45 will be eligible for a national colonoscopy screening. Previously, only those with abnormal results from stool (fecal occult blood) tests were supported. The ...

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.

The SCREESCO trial reveals that colorectal cancer screening at 60 enhances early diagnosis without affecting overall mortality or increasing long-term risks.

More cases of colorectal cancer are detected at an early stage with screening. This is according to new research based on data from over 278,000 60-year-olds, who were randomly selected to undergo one ...

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

With the recent news that actor James Van Der Beek died last week from colorectal cancer at the age of 48, there's growing awareness of a really concerning trend: colon and rectal cancers are rising ...

Colon cancer often develops silently, making early detection vital. Experts recommend getting your first colonoscopy at age 45, or earlier if you have a family history or risk factors. Regular ...

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

This distinction is crucial. Unlike a mammogram or a lung scan, which are primarily imaging tests to find existing tumors, a ...

James Van Der Beek's death at age 48 highlights a sad statistic: More people under 50 are getting colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...