Colorectal cancer—often called colon cancer—is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early, yet it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Screening is essential because it detects the ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

Your healthcare professional may use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to help detect or characterise colorectal polyps during your colonoscopy. The NHS is collecting more evidence for these ...

Mel Buchanan didn’t expect anything unusual when she scheduled her first colonoscopy last year. She had no symptoms and was ...

Colonoscopies are preventable, treatable, and beatable – if caught early, according to gastroenterologist Dr. E. Marcus ...

A large study of adult colonoscopies found sessile serrated lesion detection rate was significantly associated with lower risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer does not always announce itself early. It builds quietly, often with symptoms that are easy to dismiss or miss entirely. That is part of the problem. By the time many people seek ...

Colon cancer is no longer just a concern for people approaching retirement age. It's increasingly common in younger people. The oldest millennials hit a new milestone this year: qualifying for their ...

Marsha Obremski, 46, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Her doctor notes a 'scary trend' of younger patients.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize those battling cancer and the research aimed at finding a cure.

Hunter Mofield, 29, faced stage 3 colon cancer. His story highlights early detection and support from Sherry's Hope.