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Scientists find colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults, and rectal cancer is behind it. Doctors share the warning ...

An oncologist explains the findings.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't often ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- March is Colorectal cancer awareness month. Researchers are looking into the surge in colon cancer cases especially in people under the age of 50. New findings suggest that ...

A 35-year-old dad and active snowboarder thought his stomach pain was from something he ate. It was colon cancer.

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

BOSTON -- A new screening test can find colon cancer in its early, curable stage by detecting extremely small traces of cancer genes in patients' stool. The experimental test, still several years away ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and ...

Getting screened regularly, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). If you’re 45 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly.

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A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...