A new study suggests vegans have a higher risk of colorectal cancer — but meat-eaters aren't in the clear

A new study suggests vegan diets may be lacking some nutrients that help shield people from colon cancer. Fortification could ...

Pregnancy And Colon Cancer Share Symptoms, Often Delays Diagnosis.

A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV ...

Scientists Find Alarming Shift in Colorectal Cancer Cases—What Doctors Want You to Know

Experts break down the surprising new findings.

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults ...

Nearly Half of Colorectal Cancers Now Occur in Younger Patients, Study Shows

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

Scientists Find Eating This Surprising Vegetable Significantly Lowers Colon Cancer Risk

Plus, some tasty ways to prepare and enjoy it.
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Steps You Can Take to Help Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

While the incidence rate of some cancers has decreased, a surge in colorectal cancer cases, particularly among younger ...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Check now, reduce the risk later

New England Cancer Specialists emphasizes that colorectal cancer symptoms can be nonspecific and easy to dismiss.
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Harvard MD: Don’t Ignore These 7 Possible Colon Cancer Signs, No Matter Your Age

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...