People could be afraid; it’s an invasive procedure, and people don’t like the prep,” she said. “But there are some easier ...

For too long, colorectal cancer has carried the unfortunate label of an “older person’s disease.” It’s a perception that is dangerously outdated and, frankly, costing lives. As someone embedded in the ...

A large Australian study has uncovered new evidence linking the presence of two different types of bowel polyps to a substantially higher risk of advanced pre-cancerous changes. A routine colonoscopy ...

Two types of colon polyps can raise bowel cancer risk fivefold: Study ...

When David Thau, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., was 34, he periodically experienced pain in his stomach, irregular bowel movements, blood in his stool and vomiting, and he visited doctors ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and with more than 55,000 related deaths expected in 2026 alone, UW Health experts say it’s time to get screened.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say early screenings can be life-changing. Identifying early symptoms and having early screenings can increase the chance of catching ...

The Westchester County Department of Health is raising awareness that colorectal cancer is increasing among younger adults. Westchester County has established a County-wide Colorectal Cancer Coalition ...

Data: Cancer.gov; Map: Axios Visuals Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer for Americans under 50, per new JAMA research. Why it matters: Screening more young adults for colorectal cancer ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Doctors say while colon cancer is common, when caught early it's 90 percent treatable. WFMY News 2 spoke with one woman on how early ...

Undergoing cancer treatment at a younger age can put the survivors at risk of developing numerous gastrointestinal polyps, even if they do not have hereditary susceptibility to polyposis. The acquired ...