It can indicate a more advanced stage of the disease or can be a sign of a different medical condition.

One of the most common types of cancer in men, colon cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the colon, the first and longest part of the large intestine. According to the Mayo Clinic website, the ...

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It develops in the colon or rectum, which form part of the large intestine and help the body absorb water and ...

The exact reason why rates are increasing is unknown. Experts "think it's something lifestyle and environmental, but exactly what that is, we don't know," Cecchini said. Researchers are investigating ...

Burgess has survived colon cancer three times. She represents one of many instances of cancer rates surging in younger people.

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Seguin, who was surprise-diagnosed with colon cancer five ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. From a young age, Randy League loved being on his feet — one of the best habits for reducing cancer ...

The Monday after a fun-filled July 4 weekend, life changed dramatically for Britanny Brazee and Walter Loessin.

Colorectal cancer is, unfortunately, becoming more common in adolescents and young adults and represents a different disease ...

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s ...