The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer ...

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

According to the doctor, colorectal cancer often starts with no symptoms at all. Many people feel completely normal while precancerous polyps silently grow inside them for years.

We often don't spot cancer symptoms in the early stages. By the time this deadly disease is diagnosed, it's usually quite ...

For decades, colon cancer was thought to be a disease to worry about after 50. But that narrative is changing, and fast. Gastroenterologists across the country are reporting a troubling trend: more ...

Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Colon cancer is no longer a disease that only elderly suffer from. Even younger women at the age of 50 are also suffering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While a doctor might recommend screening for the disease if you’re at an increased risk—say, you’ve got inflammatory bowel disease ...

Colorectal cancer has been receiving more attention in recent months. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States, excluding skin cancers. According to the ...