People under 50 who got a colonoscopy because of rectal bleeding had 8.5 times higher odds of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a new study suggests. Rectal bleeding doesn’t always mean cancer — ...

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Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

An enema is a process in which fluids are injected into your rectum to cleanse your large intestine (colon), stimulate a bowel movement, or deliver medication. Either you or a healthcare provider can ...

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that form glands making mucus to lubricate the inside of the colon and rectum. This is the most common type of colon cancer. Polyps that ...

More colon cancer cases are being diagnosed in the rectums of people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, a clear sign that something in our modern environment is perturbing colon health, and making colon ...