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 ...

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

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 ...

TORONTO — Michael Groves thought he had appendicitis.

What you want to do is you want to find it when either it is very early in the course and very treatable, or even before it ...

A walk-through, inflatable colon was put on display Friday, allowing visitors to see and learn about polyps, early-stage ...

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died over two ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Physicians at Gastro of the Rockies urge Colorado residents not to overlook ...

The recommendation for colon cancer screening at 50 was lowered to age 45 by leading medical organizations, including the ...

Swap out processed foods and red meat for fresh chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables. Get 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise each week. Don’t smoke, and limit alcohol as much as possible.

Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with ...