Actor James Van Der Beek announced he's been diagnosed with colorectal cancer — rates of the disease are increasing in young people throughout the wor IndieWire via Getty Images Actor James Van Der ...

Your digestive system works quietly behind the scenes, but when something goes wrong with your colon, early detection can be ...

Colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the U.S., has been rising among younger people for the past two decades. It is not one type of cancer but two cancers: colon cancer, which starts in ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older ...

Colorectal cancer is a pressing global health issue affecting the colon and rectum. Essential insights into its signs, symptoms and treatments are pivotal for early detection and effective management.

Time for a gut check. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. While colorectal cancer is ...

Early-onset colorectal cancer — that is, in people younger than 50 — is on the rise, increasing 1.4% every year and stumping health professionals. And it’s not so easy to catch early, since so many ...

Early detection of colorectal cancer is crucial, with key symptoms including rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and changes in bowel habits. Rising colorectal cancer diagnoses in younger ...

ATLANTA - In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) starts in the colon or rectum. It is one of the most common forms of cancer globally, though it is highly preventable and treatable, with early detection. While it can occur to ...

(CNN/WSAW) - Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, now doctors are hoping to get a better understanding of why. Health experts aren’t sure what’s causing the ...