Symptoms of colon cancer can include: A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as ...

Earlier this year, a digestive disorder that many Filipinos had rarely heard of suddenly captured national attention when it was widely reported by news organizations. The condition, called ...

Kirsty Laing’s shocking diagnosis has led her to launch a campaign for the bowel cancer screening age to be lowered from 50 to 30 ...

Father-of-three Mark Jaquez needed to go to the bathroom more than a dozen times day, suddenly interrupting what he was doing ...

Today, Kalei Martin shares her journey online to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, particularly in younger adults ...

Colorectal cancer is rising among young people in the U.S. One woman shares the subtle symptoms that led up to her shock ...

"Having these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer," said MedStar Health gastroenterologist Dana Sloane, MD. "Colorectal cancer does not always cause symptoms. Appropriate screening is critical for ...

MedStar Health survey shows over 75% of Americans unsure when or how often to get colonoscopies, with 36% skipping screening despite age 45 guideline—early detection key to saving lives amid rising ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a local woman who was shocked by a diagnosis in her late 30s is sharing her story.

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...

Khaberni - Patients with irritable bowel syndrome face special challenges during the holy month of Ramadan due to changes in ...