The earliest clues are quiet, and most people brush them off for months.

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, begins in the colon or rectum. These organs are part of the large intestine, ...

Colon cancer remains one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States, and doctors say recognizing its early warning signs has become more important than ever as rates continue climbing ...

It can indicate a more advanced stage of the disease or can be a sign of a different medical condition.

Learn the risk factors, symptoms and screening options tied to colorectal cancer as cases continue rising among younger adults. Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults, ...

As with most cancers, colon cancer has a good prognosis if detected early and treated promptly. According to data from the Central Cancer Registry, the five-year relative survival rate is very high, ...

Cases of colon cancer are rising fast, especially in younger adults—and the earliest warning signs are surprisingly easy to brush off. Just ask the family of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek, ...

Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease that shows up in your 60s and 70s. It is arriving earlier, moving quietly, and catching people off guard at the very prime of their lives. Dr. Fola May, a ...

Most people know to look out for changes in their bowel habits when it comes to colorectal cancer. But some of the disease‘s warning signs can be far less obvious, making them easier to brush off or ...

More people under 50 are getting colon cancer. Here’s what symptoms to watch for. Joe Raedle Getty Images Colorectal cancer is showing up more often in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, and ...