Health experts stress early detection as colorectal cancer becomes leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50 ...

If you're in your 40s, you might think colon cancer is something to worry about decades from now. But alarming new research reveals a dramatic shift in colon cancer rates among Americans under 50.

Colon cancer is rising in adults under 50, making screening at 45 critical. Colonoscopies can prevent cancer by removing ...

One in 25 Americans will get diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime, according to UW Health. The conversation around ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older.The maker of the test, Palo Alto, California-based ...

It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t cancel your colonoscopy just yet — that old standby is still more reliable ...

(WBNG) -- After the death of actor James Van Der Beek, doctors are stressing the importance of early screening for one of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked ...

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

In February, we recognize both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month. These observances present not only an opportunity to reflect on years of systemic inequality and unequal access to care, ...

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.

About 60% to 70% of people under 50 are diagnosed with more advanced disease, compared with older adults who benefit from ...