March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and if there’s one message I want every neighbor, friend, and family member to hear, ...

The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, and several blood tests on the market could help. These tests are done in a ...

The colon plays a crucial role in digestion and overall well-being. However, early symptoms of problems are often mild or absent, which makes them easy to overlook. Recognizing key signs can help ...

Colon cancer is hitting long before the usual screening age. If you could ID who's at risk, you could screen early and save ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colon cancer is relatively common in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that it's the third-most common cancer ...

A research team has developed a groundbreaking technology that can treat colon cancer by converting cancer cells into a state resembling normal colon cells without killing them, thus avoiding side ...

Scientists are developing a less invasive portable device that would use blood samples to detect colorectal cancers. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for ...