Colorectal cancer — which includes cancer of the colon and of the rectum — is considered early onset when diagnosed in people ...

A recent study reveals that a stiffer colon, caused by years of low-grade inflammation, may be an early warning sign for ...

Early detection through screening, including AI tools, is crucial for reducing CRC incidence and mortality. CRC is increasingly affecting younger adults, with a significant rise in cases among those ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

Once seen as a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting people under 50. Understanding risk ...

Staging means finding out how far colon cancer has spread in your body. Physicians group colon cancers into stages I (1) through IV (4), with stage I being the least advanced and stage IV being the ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Your age is also important. Colorectal cancer is far more common after age 50, though in recent years, there has been a rise in this cancer among younger people. In fact, the rate of colorectal cancer ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

Preventing Colorectal Cancer.org has announced it is seeking nominees to be considered for its first annual Champion Awards Program. The program will recognize individuals, groups and companies that ...