Here’s what colon cancer is, what increases your risk and how you can take steps to prevent it.

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors said this is a screening that you don’t want to put off.

The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

The recommendation for colon cancer screening at 50 was lowered to age 45 by leading medical organizations, including the ...

Older patients have historically been considered to be at higher risk for cancer. Though doctors have said more cases of ...

Experts break down the surprising new findings.

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by ...