A UT Dallas and UT Southwestern study found tumors in younger patients develop in scar-like colon tissue - changes that may occur before cancer forms. Last month, actor James Van Der Beek died of ...

Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

CHICAGO — Colorectal malignancy rates, particularly for rectal cancer, are accelerating among Americans younger than 45, and unless something changes, the rate is predicted to continue increasing out ...

Share on Pinterest Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to a new report. Thomas Northcut/Getty Images Colorectal cancer has become the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, healthcare providers have been puzzled by an increase in colorectal cancer cases in young ...

This story is sponsored by Intermountain Health. March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer ...

Treatment with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) may offer a survival advantage in patients with colon cancer and obesity. In a real-world analysis of nearly 7000 patients with colon cancer, those taking ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s an important trend doctors want people to know about: colon cancer is being diagnosed more often in younger adults. For decades, colorectal ...