Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too much and too little bacteria can play a role.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of death due to cancer for Americans under 50, rising annually, while deaths from other major cancers have declined over the past decade. Three out of four ...

Colorectal cancer rates are rising among young adults. A groundbreaking clinical trial offers hope, as one patient sees ...

There is an urgency to getting screened," says an expert gastroenterologist. See what the recent guideline changes mean for you.

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society, but what's behind the alarming surge and why are cases shifting?

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

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for ...

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