The recommendation for colon cancer screening at 50 was lowered to age 45 by leading medical organizations, including the American Cancer Society.

James Van Der Beek's death from colon cancer highlights a disturbing trend: rising rates in young adults. Learn the symptoms.

New research from the American Cancer Society shows colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among ...

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

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the USA under the age of 50 combined, according to the American Cancer Society.

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

With colon cancer deaths rising among younger adults and millions of eligible Americans skipping their colonoscopies, Guardant Health is taking its Shield blood test on the road in hopes of tackling ...

The drug is sometimes prescribed to certain at-risk people—but what does the science say?

The rate of colorectal cancer is increasing among younger Americans and is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults ...

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

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger patients and is now the leading cause of cancer death in those under age 50, yet those patients lack support.