Gastrointestinal cancers are expected to double worldwide by 2050, with pancreatic and colorectal cancers driving the sharpest increases. The projections show the growing impact of lifestyle-related ...

Cancers affecting the digestive system are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Many of these cancers develop slowly and may not cause clear symptoms in the early stages. Because the signs often ...

Their makers claim they can detect dozens of cancer types — but some scientists say they could be missing many cancers or delivering the wrong diagnosis.

A 20-year-old woman experienced on-and-off stomach pain, then sudden nausea and chills. She was diagnosed with stage 2 colon ...

A 35-year-old dad and active snowboarder thought his stomach pain was from something he ate. It was colon cancer.

Scientists have found that a common bacterium that usually lives in the mouth can help stomach cancer grow by feeding tumors with a substance they use as fuel. The discovery suggests that this ...

Since his death i003, Fred Rogers has been remembered for his dedication to children. Here’s a look back at the iconic ...

When you are diagnosed with stomach cancer, you and your family members are likely to have many questions about how serious the cancer is and how it may affect your life. Your doctor can help you ...

University Hospital Southampton is leading a study where researchers will see if a diagnostic tampon can help spot the early ...

Keep in mind, the two diseases are not connected, and having IBS doesn’t increase your risk of colon cancer. However, some ...

Other warning signs include extreme tiredness, loss of appetite, and a general feeling of being unwell. These symptoms are common in many illnesses, which is why pancreatic cancer can be difficult to ...

Your pancreas has important jobs to do. A large gland behind the lower part of the stomach, it produces hormones that regulate blood sugar and enzymes that help digest food. What if it develops cancer ...