The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An 83-year-old woman in Missouri died after a routine colonoscopy. Now her family wants answers. (Photo: Getty Images/FS ...

Rectal bleeding could be a powerful early warning sign of colon cancer among younger adults, a new study says. Such bleeding increased more than eightfold the odds of a colon cancer diagnosis among ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Early signs of colon cancer include rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements. Young patients can feel embarrassed to talk ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are the primary ...

Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding. Researchers found that rectal bleeding ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with rectal bleeding were 8.5 times likelier to have early-onset colorectal cancer, data show. Most ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that rectal bleeding is a warning of colorectal cancer in young adults. ZeynepKaya/Getty Images Researchers say that rectal bleeding is a strong indication of ...

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?

Although rectal bleeding is usually attributable to benign causes such as diverticula, some cases result from colon cancer or other serious colorectal disorders. There is no set standard of care, ...