New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50. The American Cancer Society's advice puts it out of sync with guidelines from an ...

While the incidence rate of some cancers has decreased, a surge in colorectal cancer cases, particularly among younger ...

This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Colon cancer has become more predominant across the nation in recent years, with the American Cancer Society estimating that ...

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults ...

Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We’re focusing on the increase in colon cancer this morning. With recent changes in screening guidelines, that could impact your healthcare decisions. Dr. Eddy Castillo, ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

Colorectal cancer is often viewed as a disease that primarily affects older adults, but that perception is changing.

Colon and rectal cancers, once largely confined to people in their 60s and 70s, are increasingly striking adults in their 40s, 30s and even 20s. The shift is so sharp that specialists now talk about a ...

Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease, and colonoscopy screening is an especially effective preventive measure. Twenty-nine years ago, when I turned 50, it was time for my first colonoscopy. I ...