Doctors are warning that certain stool shapes like narrow poop could be a sign of colon cancer. Typically, a healthy number two is shaped like a sausage and is either thin or covered with cracks on ...

The colon and rectum - which make up the large intestine - are some of the most common spots for cancer. Unfortunately, tumours in this part of the body are rarely caught early due to a lack of ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in ...

Colon cancer is omnipresent in older populations who carry genetic mutations. Evidence, however, suggests the disease is occurring in younger people today due to several trends on the rise. As the ...

A New Yorker went to the doctor with what he thought were hemorrhoids only to be told he had late-stage cancer. Joshua Sanchez, now 38, from Harlem, first became concerned when he noticed blood ...

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 (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 ...

A man is urging people to take their toilet habits seriously, after five seemingly normal symptoms he was experiencing ended up being warning signs of colon cancer. Chris Kirt was just 31-year-old ...

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. The exact reason why rates are increasing is unknown. Experts “think it’s ...

Genetics is another major factor, especially for young people. Some inherited conditions like Lynch syndrome or familial ...

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a major role in ...