A nagging cramp low in your belly. A wave of nausea that throws off your day. A fever that sneaks up without warning. On their own, these symptoms might seem harmless or easy to explain away. But ...

The idea of having any cancer, let alone colon cancer, is terrifying. Colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer worldwide and is ranked second for the most cancer-related deaths. While colon ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be ...

Some early-onset colorectal cancers may be caused by exposure to a bacterial toxin within the first 10 years of life, according to a study published April 23 in Nature. An international research team, ...

Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) affecting patients younger than 50 years has risen sharply since 1988 from 7.9 to 12.9 cases in 2015 per 100,000 people. The reason for the increase isn’t well ...

Increased stiffness of the colon, spurred by chronic inflammation, may encourage the development and progression of ...