Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach had a colonoscopy in her 30s after a family history of colon cancer. It found polyps that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TUPELO — The age range for colon cancer screenings lowered in recent years to include younger individuals as the incidence rate of ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blood tests are emerging as an innovative tool for colorectal cancer detection because they have the potential to save lives ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to talk openly about a disease that affects many families but is often ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people, which is why testing guidelines recommend testing starting at 45 for those at average risk. To stop colon cancer, it’s important to know when and how to ...

As a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of colorectal cancer and precursor lesions called ...

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Despite being highly preventable through early detection, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of ...

A Topeka couple, both diagnosed with colon cancer in their 40s, share their story to highlight the importance of early ...