Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

Colorectal cancer is the top cancer killer of Americans under 50. We asked an expert how to prevent it, starting today.

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are the last parts of the digestive system that helps remove waste from the body. It usually begins as a small growth or ...

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Colquitt Regional Health System is encouraging community members to prioritize preventive screenings and learn more about the importance of early ...

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

Colorectal cancer often develops silently, making early screening essential. Simple tests like FIT, FOBT and colonoscopy can detect it at an early stage. Dr Kundan highlights that timely screening, ...

It’s more important than ever to get screened for colorectal cancer, according to Logan Health gastroenterologist Dr. Kate Wisser, who said catching the disease early saves lives.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that this disease doesn’t just affect older adults.