Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new ...

1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.

A UVA Health expert explains why colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50 and how young people can lower their risk.

I had rectal bleeding, the most common symptom of colon cancer in people under 45. I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket colonoscopy ...

Several colon cancer survivors have shared their experiences of how they ‘knew’ it was time to see a doctor as they revealed early 'warning sign' symptoms.

Drinking alcohol is linked to higher chances of colorectal cancer − but just how many drinks increase your risk? Here's what ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

The American Cancer Society recently released a report that out of the top five cancers, colon cancer is the only one ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heavy drinking increases a person’s risk of colon cancer over their lifetime, a new study says.

“We must double down on research to pinpoint what is driving this tsunami of cancer in generations born since 1950," the ...