Colon cancer often develops silently, making early detection vital. Experts recommend getting your first colonoscopy at age ...

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

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

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

Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family ...

Colorectal cancer was once considered primarily a disease of aging. But rates are now on the rise among younger adults. Since 2011, colon cancer rates among people younger than 50 have increased by ...

The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, and several blood tests on the market could help. These tests are done in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kentucky has long carried one of the highest burdens of colorectal cancer in the nation. For too many families, it is a diagnosis ...

New research reveals colorectal cancer screening gaps among people with intellectual disabilities, highlighting barriers to ...

In February, we recognize both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month. These observances present not only an opportunity to reflect on years of systemic inequality and unequal access to care, ...