She blamed irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and even a tight bra. Looking back, she had some classic symptoms of colon ...

About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow ...

A diet deficient in calcium was considered the highest risk factor, linked to approximately one in five deaths from colon ...

New blood tests for detecting colorectal cancer seem like an easy and convenient option compared to a colonoscopy. Instead of ...

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer often causes bleeding within the digestive tract, which can result in dark, tar-like stool. Without treatment, bleeding in the digestive ...

While colon cancer has traditionally been associated with older adults, recent data reveals an alarming trend: cases are ...

"Additional colorectal cancer screening tests that are convenient, safe, and easy to complete are needed," Shaukat said.

Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed shows the newest blood test is more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer ...

With minimal blood loss and scarring, and faster recovery period, robotic surgeries are becoming game changers in the ...

In response to this concerning trend, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its colorectal cancer screening ...

A simple blood test has shown promising results in accurately detecting colon cancer, a deadly disease that is rising at an ...