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It’s still not clear what’s driving young-onset colorectal cancers. Suspected risk factors run the gamut from early ...

The rate of colorectal cancer is increasing among younger Americans and is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults ...

David Lyon, now 31, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 26. For March's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, he's urging ...

The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

Craig Melvin is commemorating National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with a special new project. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden appeared on the third hour of Today‘s Tuesday ( March 3) ...

Colon and rectal cancers are the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Although screening has led to a decrease in incidence ...

A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.

An oncologist explains the findings.

Learn about the innovative SHIELD blood test by Guardant Health that aims to detect colorectal cancer early, potentially revolutionizing cancer screening methods. Discover its availability, impact, ...

The gut microbiome at time of surgery may significantly impact recurrence of colorectal cancer.An analysis of nearly 300 ...