Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2020, more than 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer were reported, and it ...

I had rectal bleeding, the most common symptom of colon cancer in people under 45. I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket colonoscopy ...

I paused, and then I clicked "cancel appointment." The blood in my stool, the most common sign of colon cancer in young people, was going away. I chalked up my concerns to my job: I was interviewing ...

Colon cancer rates are rising in the U.S. among adults under the age of 50. Nearly double the number of young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer today compared to just a decade ago, according ...

When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn’t functioning properly, it can create a host of problems far beyond constipation or diarrhea. It ...

A concerning sign of colon cancer, pencil-thin stools, is gaining attention. While often overlooked, this symptom can indicate tumors narrowing the colon. Early detection is crucial for effective ...