Intuition is what prompted Colleen McGarrity to get a colonoscopy at age 41. The preventative screening probably saved her life. The Ford City resident experienced spotty symptoms but had no family ...

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

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 t ...

As colorectal cancer rates rise in patients under 50, at least two local health systems are hiring more doctors, realigning care and increasing education.

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

TORONTO — Michael Groves thought he had appendicitis.

According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults. It continues to rise at an alarming rate. Regular screenings can reduce the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Colon cancer in people under 50 years of age is on the rise. According to a new study published in January by the Journal of American Medical ...