The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

The video outlines gastrointestinal and systemic signs linked to colorectal cancer and explains their relevance for timely ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer ...

“You can’t just say this is a disease of older people anymore,” said Lee Hicks, medical director of medical oncology and ...

For decades, colon cancer was thought to be a disease to worry about after 50. But that narrative is changing, and fast. Gastroenterologists across the country are reporting a troubling trend: more ...

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

According to the doctor, colorectal cancer often starts with no symptoms at all. Many people feel completely normal while precancerous polyps silently grow inside them for years.

Some types of cancer, such as cervical, breast, and prostate cancer, are easy to catch early. Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving ...

Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While a doctor might recommend screening for the disease if you’re at an increased risk—say, you’ve got inflammatory bowel disease ...