Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with a notable rise in cases among those under 50.

Many of the cases of colon cancer present early symptoms similar to those of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, since both ...

In a survey of 1,535 colon cancer survivors under 50 by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, 82% said they were first misdiagnosed ...

A woman who dismissed blood in her stool as hemorrhoids was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. Meagan Meadows, 24, ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential ...

A lump in the abdomen Pain or cramps in the middle of the abdomen Weight loss with no known reason Blood in the stool Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these ...

A woman says she dismissed a sign of colon cancer as being a result of haemorrhoids. Meagan Meadows, 24, a teaching graduate ...

Anal cancer develops in the short canal through which stool leaves your body. Colon cancer develops in the large intestine. Their symptoms and treatment are similar, but their causes are very ...

A new blood test for cancer DNA — the genetic code that differentiates cancer from healthy tissue — allows doctors to ...

According to Cologuard, made by Wisconsin-based Exact Sciences, there are three primary reasons why you may receive a testing kit in the mail without ordering it yourself: your doctor or health care ...

Suzanne Rogers, beloved star of Days of Our Lives, shares her emotional battle with stage 2 colon cancer after keeping the ...

Stage 4 colon cancer is considered advanced: cancer has spread beyond your colon to distant organs. Treatment may involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or ablation.