Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in both men and women around the world. It is getting increasingly common, especially among younger adults. In ...

Colon cancer rates are rising in the U.S. among adults under the age of 50. Nearly double the number of young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer today compared to just a decade ago, according ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn't functioning properly, it can create a host of problems far beyond constipation or diarrhea. It ...

What is a common misperception about colon cancer screening? Much of the patient population, and even some physicians, still think the appropriate age for colon cancer screening with a colonoscopy is ...

A Miami man credits a routine blood test with saving his life after early-stage colon cancer was found via colonoscopy, ...

When David Lyon saw blood in his stool, he didn't think much of it. He was a fit 26-year-old who worked in a sheet metal shop. The spots were inconsistent, and he thought he might have just sustained ...

A survivor is sharing the colorectal cancer symptoms she missed in the hopes of helping others. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the ...

A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer.

Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, is sharing new details about his colon ...