Doctors warn colon cancer is rising in younger adults after a 28-year-old mother's symptoms were initially mistaken for haemorrhoids.
According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first.
Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and doctors are urging people to talk with their physicians about screening as ...
Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people younger than 50. Early screening and lifestyle changes are recommended.
You’ve learned since childhood that choosing foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your ...
Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with ...
When Sheryl Levy collapsed in her home with excruciating abdominal pain, she believed she was suffering from a severe infection.
At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.
“When a doctor tells you it’s stage 4, you think, ‘My life is over,'" said Amy Piccioli ...