Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't often ...

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

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- March is Colorectal cancer awareness month. Researchers are looking into the surge in colon cancer cases especially in people under the age of 50. New findings suggest that ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Getting screened regularly, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). If you’re 45 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly.

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BOSTON -- A new screening test can find colon cancer in its early, curable stage by detecting extremely small traces of cancer genes in patients' stool. The experimental test, still several years away ...

A colonoscopy can save your life. Scheduling the screening can feel daunting, but it’s well worth it. This procedure may allow your provider to find colorectal cancer early, when it’s most treatable ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't ...