Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

This distinction is crucial. Unlike a mammogram or a lung scan, which are primarily imaging tests to find existing tumors, a ...

James Van Der Beek, 48, known for his roles in “Varsity Blues” and “Dawson’s Creek”, has died of colon cancer. He was ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

Early action matters ...

Colon cancer develops from polyps in the colon or rectum, often taking years to show symptoms. Rectal bleeding is the key ...

Bowel cancer is one of the few cancers we can successfully screen for. We can use screening to find and remove a polyp before ...