Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a diagnosis of colon cancer highlights how a rising number of young adults are dying of the disease, experts said. Van Der Beek, who rose to stardom in the ...

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

There’s been a lot of focus on colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. over the past few years. While historically considered a disease that only older people developed, cases have been rapidly increasing ...

Colon cancer is now a real worry for adults under 50.

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the disease might be top of mind, but if we've learned anything from the recent deaths and research related to the disease, it's never too early or too late ...

Colon cancer is preventable through simple daily choices. Doctors are concerned about rising cases in younger adults.

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people. A doctor said many people are missing an early warning sign because too ...

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