According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer is common in the US among women. 1 in every 25 women in the US have developed it in their lifetime.

Army personnel from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, deployed to Panama as part of a humanitarian disaster task force, evacuated two Panamanian women and a baby from a village where they were stranded ...

“You’re young. You’re healthy. We’re not worried about cancer.” Those words echoed in doctor’s offices 2,500 miles apart. Sarah Beran heard them in Los Angeles when she mentioned blood in her stool.

Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and it's important to be aware of the symptoms as well as what you can do to prevent this deadly illness. Colorectal or colon cancer ...