Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...
In a survey of 1,535 colon cancer survivors under 50 by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, 82% said they were first misdiagnosed ...
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5 Signs of Colon Cancer Every Woman Should Know

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...
Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with a notable rise in cases among those under 50.
When you think of colorectal cancer — more commonly known as colon cancer — you likely imagine someone over 50. But ...
A 20-cent “wonder drug” may do more than manage blood sugar. Researchers are investigating whether a widely used diabetes medication could aid in the fight against colorectal cancer after the disease ...
Low-dose aspirin reduced post-operative recurrence by close to 50% in patients with a specific colorectal cancer gene ...
A new blood test for cancer DNA — the genetic code that differentiates cancer from healthy tissue — allows doctors to ...
All patients received intravenous antibiotics prior to surgery. Patients with prior infection, anesthesia class V poor-risk patients, patients requiring emergency surgery, and patients with missing ...
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED ...