Colorectal Cancer News

New studies show a blood test could save some colon cancer patients from getting unnecessary chemotherapy following surgery, while making sure that those who would benefit from the treatment get it.

A new study claims colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer.

A new study suggests anti-retroviral medications: used to manage HIV may also help stop progression of advanced colon cancer.

President Biden received an annual physical exam and routine colonoscopy today, temporarily transferring presidential power to Vice President Harris.

In this Q&A, experts discuss what we know and don’t know about the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger patients.

The Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program, CRC POP, brings newly diagnosed patients helpful information about support services in a single place.

From a study in Spain, those who were diagnosed in the pandemic year were older than in the pre-pandemic year, had more frequent symptoms, greater complications and were seen at a more advanced disease stage.

A new study finds if you have a second- or third-degree relative who had colon cancer at an early age, your odds of having the disease substantially increases.

Study findings may be due to the impact antibiotics have on the intestinal microbiome, or gut bacteria. But researchers say overall risk is low.

Colorectal cancer is among the most preventable and treatable diseases. So why are young people and Black men still dying from it?

A new report reveals immunotherapy helped extend the lives of some patients with the most common type of advanced colon cancer.

Being Black also meant John was more likely to develop colorectal cancer at a younger age, more likely to be diagnosed further along in his illness, and more likely to die from the disease.

Any antibiotic exposure appears to increase the risk of colon cancer by almost 50% in people aged under 50 years, say U.K. researchers, although experts warn more work is needed to show causality.

The 84-year-old recently had surgery to remove part of his colon.

A new study says if you're over 75, data now supports being screened for colon cancer.

New research suggests that certain lifestyle factors, such as eating lots of red meat and heavy alcohol consumption, may play a role.

More younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer so earlier screening is better, a prestigious U.S. expert panel now says.

A new analysis has found that two high-sugar drinks a day in young adulthood was associated with more than double the cancer risk before age 50.

Researchers examined age-related "epigenetic" changes in colon tissue. These changes affect how genes work.

Average folks should start being screened at age 45 to prevent colon cancer, five years earlier than is now recommended, the nation's top preventive medicine panel says.

Many Americans who get recommended colon cancer screening may end up with  "surprise" medical bills, a new study suggests.

Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Because people with advanced polyps have triple the risk of developing cancer, it's generally recommended that they have a colonoscopy every three years.

Of the nearly 1,200 patients in the study, those who drank four or more cups of java on a daily basis had 36% higher odds of surviving during the 13-year study period.

Boseman, who also starred as Jackie Robinson in '42,' died of colon cancer.

Colon cancer is easily diagnosed by routine screening, such as colonoscopies and at-home stool testing.