If you hear the word “colon cancer,” you might picture a patient who is an older male, but that’s far from the reality. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the ...

Although numerous early signs and symptoms of cancer may be benign or ordinary, a substantial number are not. Recognizing these symptoms can help lead to early examination and are highly related to a ...

Small changes in stool can be easy to ignore, but they may signal something serious. Doctors say paying attention early can save lives.

Women should be vigilant about subtle bodily changes that could signal cancer. Persistent bloating, unusual vaginal bleeding, unexplained bruising, lo ...

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks.

Once considered a disease of older adults, colon cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger generations. Research ...

A new study reports that there is an association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing polyps that could progress into colorectal cancer in women under the age of 50. Experts say ...

You are what you eat — and it could come back to haunt you. Colorectal cancer had long been considered a disease that primarily affects older adults, but cases in people under 55 have been steadily ...