Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease if you follow dietary guidelines and undergo screenings, such as a colonoscopy.

The mean monthly screening volume increased 955% in individuals aged 45 to 49 years, compared to 46% in individuals aged 50 to 75 years, study researchers reported.

After an increase in colorectal cancer among patients younger than 50, U.S. guidelines started recommending that screening begin at age 45 for average-risk adults. This study showed that ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Colon cancer has become more predominant across the nation in recent years, with the American Cancer Society estimating that ...

Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...

The American College of Gastroenterology has announced it is updating its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer for the first time since 2000, according to a news release by the ACG. The new ...

A new, evidenced-based clinical practice guideline on molecular biomarker testing for patients with colorectal cancer identifies opportunities for improving patient outcomes. This pivotal guideline ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When Alnisa Armstrong went for a routine baseline colonoscopy at age 50, she wasn't worried. As a mom, grandma and fitness enthusiast, she felt she was doing everything to stay healthy.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has endorsed guidelines previously issued by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for individuals at risk for hereditary colorectal cancer ...