While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps.

Due to its invasive nature, a concerning number of people are refraining from taking colonoscopies. But an AI-powered alternative may be on the horizon.

A recent study from the Inova Schar Cancer Institute suggests a potential link between extreme endurance running and an ...

You're five times more likely to contract bowel cancer if two very particular factors are present, according to a new ...

The Rules of Attraction star shared his stage III cancer battle in a November 2024 interview with People, noting that he first received the diagnosis in August 2023. Van Der Beek said that he was ...

Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life” email campaign emphasizes prevention and the importance of addressing medical needs to support health and longevity.

UPMC is reminding people about the current screening age recommendations for colorectal cancer since it changed in recent ...

Colonoscopy is the gold-standard for diagnosing colon cancer, but tests like flexible sigmoidoscopy and FIT are alternatives. Following screening recommendations, along with lifestyle changes like a ...

Colon cancer used to be more common in people ages 50 and older. Now, health care providers at Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital are seeing a surprising turn—younger adults, some ...

A common food-borne bacteria acquired in childhood may be driving the mysterious rise of colon cancer among young adults in the US and UK.

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in women and the third most common in men. Since the 1980s, the incidence of colorectal cancer in individuals aged 50 and ...

“Screening allows us to detect cancer early. Colorectal cancer often begins with small growths in the intestine called polyps. Each polyp has a 30 to 40 percent chance of developing into cancer. If we ...