To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — What are some key facts about colon cancer that everyone should know to stay informed and proactive about their health? Here to tell us about the screening process for colon ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 107,000 cases of colorectal cancer. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Knowing ...

Actor James Van Der Beek's death following a diagnosis of colon cancer highlights how a rising number of young adults are dying of the disease, experts said. Van Der Beek, who rose to stardom in the ...

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has issued a news release (pdf) discussing facts Hispanics should know about colon cancer. In the fact sheet, ASGE provides background information ...

When I ask people over the age of 45 if they have had a screening colonoscopy for colon cancer, a lot of them answer “no.” And when I ask them if they plan on getting a colonoscopy in the next few ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I received a notice from my health system that I'm due for a colorectal cancer screening. I'm 45. Do I really need to have this done now? ANSWER: It's easy to be confused or ...

Colon cancer can be prevented easily - yet, it remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States. Each year approximately 49,920 Americans die from colon cancer.

A 20-cent “wonder drug” may do more than manage blood sugar. Researchers are investigating whether a widely used diabetes medication could aid in the fight against colorectal cancer after the disease ...