Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients were misdiagnosed initially. Two women who had colon cancer in their 30s ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...

Early signs of colon cancer include rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements. Young patients can feel embarrassed to talk about early symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea. Normalizing ...

Colorectal cancer is alarmingly increasing in younger adults, with significant rises reported in those aged 15-24. A ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, medical experts are urging people to be more aware of signs and symptoms of colon cancer. "Most commonly we see a little bit of ...

In a prospective cohort study, nearly half of the survivors of colorectal cancer reported bowel-related symptoms at 6 months, whereas more than one third still had symptoms at 5 years. Higher dietary ...

Zara McCormick, 36, from the U.K. village of Gee Cross in Tameside, received the diagnosis on the same week as her son's first birthday in 2023 Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at ...

ALVIN, Texas -- TikTok star Randy Gonzalez told our sister station KTRK he was diagnosed with colon cancer, but he is not giving up. Known for bringing laughter and joy to millions on social media, ...