Colorectal cancer is the deadliest cancer in people under 50 and the second deadliest overall in the United States.

The drug is sometimes prescribed to certain at-risk people—but what does the science say?

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease ...

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

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death ...

People in NEPA get colorectal cancer more than the national average. An ensemble of doctors and pro musicians will sing about ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

Because colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than 50, major medical associations, including the ACS and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have updated their guidelines to ...

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

In all, 50% of Americans are unaware that colon cancer can be screened for at home, the survey showed. Researchers said this lack of knowledge combined with health care providers dismissing concerns ...