A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

The preventive immunization Nous-209 works in an initial trial with patients who have 17 times the risk of developing tumors ...

SALT LAKE CITY— Inheriting a mutation in the APC gene leads to a nearly 100% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer. While colon cancer can be kept at bay by removing the large intestine, these patients ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people, which is why testing guidelines recommend testing starting at 45 for those at average risk. To stop colon cancer, it’s important to know when and how to ...

This article was originally published by Dome in its May/June 2024 issue. While the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased among the U.S. population overall, there has been a gradual, and ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially if bowel habits change. Experts say persistent constipation with symptoms ...

Women who eat more ultra-processed foods on a daily basis have a greater risk of developing colorectal polyps before age 50 when compared with women who consume far less of the processed foods, a new ...

Colon cancer symptoms usually don't arise until later stages of the disease, making routine screening imperative for prevention. Valiantsin Suprunovich/iStock via Getty Images More than 53,000 ...

Share on Pinterest A new study explores the link between spinach consumption and colon cancer. Serbogachuk/Getty Images Previous research has identified spinach as having anti-colon cancer properties.

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 ...

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 ...