A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...

Colon cancer rates continue to rise in younger age groups, prompting questions about signs to look for and how to reduce risk. A report from the American Cancer Society in 2023 shows colorectal cancer ...

Researchers at Tufts University’s School of Engineering have developed a device that could potentially reduce patient discomfort during routine colonoscopies while also ensuring the accuracy of the ...

The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.

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

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society are expanding colon cancer screening options beyond colonoscopies and ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...