Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

If you're in your 40s, you might think colon cancer is something to worry about decades from now. But alarming new research ...

New research pinpoints exactly how much alcohol is linked to an increased colon cancer risk ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we are raising awareness about colorectal cancer. The risk factors and the symptoms. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet its early symptoms are often overlooked or mistaken for minor ...

Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.

A new report found that colorectal cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer, including breast and lung cancers ...