Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC).

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options ...

Katie Couric's husband died of colon cancer at 42. It prompted her to make three major changes to reduce her risk with diet, ...

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of ODH, emphasizes the importance of screenings, noting that there are approximately 5,500 new ...

Cancer screenings play a crucial role in protecting our long-term health, especially for anyone with a family history of cancer. Screening at the right age helps detect issues early, when they are ...

A doctor explains what to know about your risk of colon cancer as he's treating more young patients, including a 22-year-old ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends all individuals start regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. Colorectal cancer screenings help detect colon and rectal cancer early when it is easier to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cologuard cancer screening tests can be useful for certain people, but you should talk to a doctor first. (Provided by Exact ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kentucky has long carried one of the highest burdens of colorectal cancer in the nation. For too many families, it is a diagnosis ...

As a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of colorectal cancer and precursor lesions called ...

A 38-year-old who notices blood in the stool might blame hemorrhoids. A 44-year-old with persistent cramping might chalk it ...