Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

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

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for patients and providers to talk openly about screening, risk factors and ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the 4th most common cancer in men and women, and continues to have an impact nationally and locally. Data from the Centers for Disease ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and while overall cancer death rates have dropped, colorectal cancer is bucking the trend. It has now become the leading cause of cancer-related death among ...

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The rate of colorectal cancer is increasing among younger Americans and is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults ...