“He was like, ‘I’m very concerned that this looks like advanced colon cancer, but let’s get a biopsy.’” She had never considered her bleeding and pain could be cancer. “I thought he ...

She eventually visited a gastroenterologist, who performed a colonoscopy, and she learned she had Stage 4 colon cancer. Since her diagnosis, she’s been sharing her experiences on social media. “It’s ...

Colon cancer rates are surging worldwide, especially among younger and relatively healthy people, making it more important ...

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that examines the colon for abnormalities helping detect and prevent colon cancer ...

1. Rectal bleeding Recent research found that the most common red flag for colorectal cancer in young people was rectal ...

Symptoms like rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and constipation or diarrhea can be warning signs of colon cancer For instance, changes in bowel movements like constipation or diarrhea cou ...

According to the study's authors, colorectal cancer incidence rates showed a greater increase in younger adults in high-income areas.

The screenings for the fourth most common cause of cancer and cancer-related death in the Commonwealth will now be covered by health insurance.