A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a ...

A doctor's viral social media post about a 26-year-old with stage 3 rectal cancer has sparked concern. Experts say cases of colorectal cancer among young adults have been rising globally in recent ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it’s also one of the most preventable forms of cancer.

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?

Scientists find colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults, and rectal cancer is behind it. Doctors share the warning signs and how to lower your risk.

Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50, yet too few people in this age group get screened in time to catch it early. After decades of steady declines, overall colorectal cancer rates have ...

If you had to guess, what would you think are the top concerns college students have regarding their health? Poor sleep, academic stress, substance use, ...

You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died ...

The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, thin organ at the end of your digestive tract where your body produces and ...

Colon cancer is on the rise. To reduce its risk, a gastroenterologist shared one recurring food pattern that should be ...

Colorectal cancer screening to be introduced on Statia Mar 03, 2026 Last week, the RIVM team Bevolkingsonderzoek Caribisch Nederland visited Statia to prepare for the introduction of the ...