Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. But with regular screening and early detection, colon cancer can be prevented or successfully treated. This is because ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

The effort to prevent colon cancer has suffered its share of recent setbacks. A diet high in fiber, while still key to a healthy digestive tract, appears to offer little protection against colon ...

Taking aspirin on a daily basis protects against the recurrence of colon cancer, a new study found. People who took aspirin every day for three years had a 55% reduced risk of colorectal cancer tumors ...

But in the Western World, colorectal cancer, which develops in the colon or rectum, is on the rise, specifically among people under 50. "We found that since the 90s, there's been a study and alarming ...

Risk factors are things that raise your chances of getting a disease. For each person, there’s a mix of genetic, biological and lifestyle factors that play a part in colon cancer risk. Aging, more ...

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. ...

It’s becoming more common for people under 50 to be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, affecting people from all walks of life. “It’s not just a disease of the old. It’s not just a disease of the ...

Vitamin D plays an important role in the body, but its link to reducing colon cancer risk has only been recently established. A gastroenterologist took to his Instagram and clarified how it can help ...