A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases ...
Opinion

Testing matters. The difference between colon cancer screening, prevention | Opinion

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

Do You Have ‘Banana Poop’? Here’s What It Means For Your Health.

There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.
The Healthy @Reader's Digest

Harvard MD: Don’t Ignore These 7 Possible Colon Cancer Signs, No Matter Your Age

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...
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Doctors urge early screenings as colon cancer rises in U.S.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and medical experts are emphasizing the importance of awareness and early ...
Medscape

Novel Stool DNA Test May Enhance Colon Cancer Screening

An investigational multitarget stool DNA test for screening colorectal cancer detects significantly more cancers than the currently available fecal immunochemical test (FIT), researchers report. But ...
KSAT

Colon cancer rates are on the rise for younger adults, Bexar County commissioner leads push for early screening

After her own diagnosis under 50, Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores partnered with University Health for Colon Cancer Awareness ...
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2 women diagnosed with colon cancer in their 30s share their symptoms that were missed

Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran connected online in July 2023 over something unfortunate they had in common: they were both treated for colon cancer in their 30s after doctors misdiagnosed them. Now, they ...