Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and as the years pass, it’s clear that the degree of people under 50 that are being diagnosed with the ...

Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks.

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we are raising awareness about colorectal cancer. The risk factors and the symptoms. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — James Van Der Beek, well known for his roles in “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor ...

Colon cancer, once considered a disease of the elderly, is now rapidly affecting young people as well. Previously, this ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Figuring out who to screen could change the game. This discovery is getting us closer.