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

Colon cancer doesn’t always announce itself early, and that’s exactly why screening matters so much.A colonoscopy isn’t just a test that finds cancer; it can actually prevent it ...

Heaven’s Beverley Mitchell reflected on a life-changing experience when doctors found the “biggest precancerous polyp” on her ...

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

How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

Dr. Salina Lee of Rush University Medical Center explains who should be screened for colon cancer, how often tests are ...

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

Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger patients and is now the leading cause of cancer death in those under age 50, yet those patients lack support.

The American Cancer Society predicts that 55,000 people or more will pass away from colorectal cancer this year, and doctors at United Hospital Center (UHC) in Bridgeport are raising awareness for ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but early detection can significantly improve outcomes, and living an active lifestyle and eating a high fiber diet can help ...

Local patients can schedule screenings without traveling across the river.