Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach had a colonoscopy in her 30s after a family history of colon cancer. It found polyps that could have become tumors.

A new Kentucky law protects patients from surprise bills for colon cancer screenings to improve health outcomes. A Q&A with ...

Explore the latest news and updates on colon cancer. Learn about symptoms, causes, and screening guidelines to improve ...

A nurse had blood in her stool, a common colon cancer symptom, for years. She was diagnosed at stage 3.

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People with colon cancer may have chemotherapy in their treatment plan alongside surgery and radiation therapy. Doctors may treat colon cancer with chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells. They may use ...

Nearly 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in America. Rectal bleeding is the most obvious colon cancer symptom, but other signs may be far more subtle. If you notice any of the ...

Colon cancer chemotherapy (chemo), targeted therapy, and colon cancer immunotherapy are called systemic therapies. They travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer cells anywhere in the body. Colon ...

Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young people. Experts say that diet plays a crucial part in colon health—both in the short- and long-term. You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain ...

Colorectal surgeons are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the colon and rectal areas. They are also known as proctologists, colon doctors, or colon ...

MSK is a leader in cancer clinical trials. We often have many trials at a time, researching different types of cancers. At MSK, we can offer some people the latest treatments possible through our ...

Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a colorectal surgeon, reveals the product he’d never use and why it might can be dangerous for your health. Learn what to do instead.