Immunotherapy wipes out some colorectal tumors without surgery, signaling a major shift toward less invasive treatment.

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)—genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream—may help risk-stratify patients with Stage 3 colon cancer by tailoring chemotherapy options after surgery based on ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

A landmark study suggests physical activity can help cancer patients live longer. Scientists are learning why.

A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...

City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago, part of a national leader in cancer care, research and innovation, has appointed David B ...

Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and while screening has helped detect and prevent colon cancer from spreading, major advancements in treating colon cancer have ...

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the colon or the rectum. Some people may get polyps on the walls of their colon. These are typically benign, or ...

A woman was experiencing a common symptom of colon cancer for years, but doctors dismissed it as pregnancy-related. She was diagnosed with stage 3c.

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

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