It's a rite of passage we don't look forward to: Once we turn 45, it's recommended that we get a colonoscopy to screen for ...

This distinction is crucial. Unlike a mammogram or a lung scan, which are primarily imaging tests to find existing tumors, a ...

The National Cancer Institute says colon cancer is now the leading cause of death for adults aged 20-49 and with the death of ...

A new study finds colon cancer cases are skyrocketing in younger adults, becoming the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease ...

Actor James Van Der Beek urged people to be screened for colorectal cancer just a couple of months ago. He said he wanted to “shout from the rooftops” for anyone 45 or older to talk to their ...

Get key colon cancer facts, from risk factors and symptoms to survival rates and why early screening matters.

The death of actor James Van Der Beek this week is prompting local doctors to stress the importance of early screening for ...

The risk for colon cancer is rising in young people, as James Van Der Beek dies from the disease at 48.