Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially in people under age 50, and doctors don’t fully understand why. While there’s no clear explanation for the increase, a team of ...

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults — with more people in their 40s, 30s, and even 20s being diagnosed. In fact, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the ...

The diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer have evolved considerably, with early detection and accurate staging underpinning improved patient outcomes. In recent years, multidisciplinary approaches ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — What Tony Desplaines thought would be a routine colonoscopy earlier this year turned into a lifesaving discovery. At 44, Desplaines was diagnosed with early-stage colon ...

Scott emphasizes that colonoscopies are the key to success. Regular screenings, especially for those with a genetic predisposition, can detect cancer early—when it is most treatable. His 23-year-old ...

Here’s the bottom line — nearly 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year. The overall five-year survival rate for the disease is around 65%. Several factors significantly ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Anybody under 55, listen up—there has been a dramatic increase in the likelihood you or somebody you know will be diagnosed with colon cancer in early adulthood or middle age. And while the exact why ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Hundreds of people gathered outside Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Saturday morning for the Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5k. Survivors and loved ones of those currently ...