Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.

Other than skin cancers, colon or colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women. Doctors say the risk of developing it increases with age and is mostly diagnosed in adults over 50 ...

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

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

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

You can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer just by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Some helpful changes you can make ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, ...

Sarah Beran, a mom of two and founder of Worldclass Clothing, shares how she managed to balance motherhood with her brave fight in honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.

“Most patients with colorectal cancer are asymptomatic,” Claassen said. “However, patients, particularly younger patients ...