Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Colorectal cancer is one of those diseases where catching it early can genuinely save your life-and your day‑to‑day comfort.

Many gastrointestinal diseases begin with symptoms so mild they are easy to ignore. Occasional heartburn, changes in bowel habits or discomfort after meals may not feel urgent, yet these subtle issues ...

Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving action before the ...

Colorectal cancer rates are rising among young people in the U.S. One woman diagnosed at 32 shares the subtle early symptoms she dismissed as anxiety.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and local health care professionals are highlighting the importance of recognizing the signs early.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer rates are rising in the U.S. among adults under the age of 50. Nearly double the number of young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer today compared to just a decade ago, according ...

A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV ...

Because colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than 50, major medical associations, including the ACS and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have updated their guidelines to ...

Learn about the importance of early detection in preventing colorectal cancer, especially after the age of 45. Find out about ...