Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and it's important to be aware of the symptoms as well as what you can do to prevent this deadly illness. Colorectal or colon cancer ...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in men and women under age 50. According to the American Cancer Society almost 153,000 ...

A second blood test shows promise for the detection of colon cancer, according to a new study. The first, called Shield, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in July for people 45 and ...

Advocating for your health. March is Colorectal Cancer Month and Presbyterian Healthcare Services is reminding people to check in with their colon health. First, getting screened can help diagnose an ...

Colorectal cancer refers to cancers of the colon and rectum, which are both a part of the large intestine. Getty Images Normally, we prefer our bowels to keep it low-key. But experts say that silence ...

June 8, 2009 (Chicago, Illinois) – Detection of "long DNA" in the stool, when combined with fecal occult blood testing, detects colorectal cancers with a specificity of 90%. This approach is "among ...

TRUMBULL, Conn. (WTNH) — Benjamin Lerner, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Bridgeport Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He says while everyone is at risk for ...

LA JOLLA, Calif. (KGTV) - A new study shows the number of young adults getting colon cancer is on the rise, and Scripps Research in La Jolla is working on a way to detect it sooner and potentially ...

James van der Beek has revealed the first warning sign of his colon cancer — and it’s one that did not seem alarming at the time. The "Dawson’s Creek" actor, 48, who announced his colorectal cancer ...