Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

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An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was ...

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after colorectal cancer battle. Signs, symptoms, prognosis of the condition.

Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the option of using devices in a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. There is also a ...

A medical expert breaks down the signs one should look out for when it comes to colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of ...

About 60% to 70% of people under 50 are diagnosed with more advanced disease, compared with older adults who benefit from ...

Too much animal protein can promote chronic inflammation that can damage cells and DNA due to the saturated fat and other compound found in it.

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people.