Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor ...

Researchers find in a study that two types of colon polyps can raise bowel cancer risk fivefold. These two polyp types may represent separate cancer pathways that can occur at the same time. Nearly ...

Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and with more than 55,000 related deaths expected in 2026 alone, UW Health experts say it’s time to get screened.

At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.

About one in 23 men and one in 25 women will be diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime, and doctors say more cases are now being found in younger adults. Colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Ramon ...

Dr. Mark Taylor, general surgeon at Fairview Hospital, performs a colonoscopy. Photo by Dr. Mark Taylor. As a general surgeon caring for patients in our community, people often ask why I would choose ...

In this Avera Medical Minute, Avera gastroenterologist Nicholas Daane explains what you can expect once you complete your colonoscopy.

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon offers free at-home colon cancer screening kits in March to promote early detection and save lives.

Healthfirst hosted a community workshop highlighting colorectal cancer, screening, prevention and nutrition at the Saint Barnabas Hospital Health Center.

In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common kind of cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, making screening very important.

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting more people under the age of 55. ThedaCare wants to address that by encouraging people to take advantage of diagnostic screenings that may help with […] ...