A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

A young mother battling colon cancer — highlighting the need for insurance-covered colonoscopies for younger patients — is now in desperate need of a liver transplant after enduring an extensive ...

Ripped, lean — and at risk? A shocking new study is raising concerns about a possible link between an extreme form of exercise and colorectal cancer, after researchers found an unusually high number ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 107,000 cases of colorectal cancer. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Knowing ...

Colorectal cancer, more popularly known as colon cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in both men and women around the world. It’s a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests an anti-inflammatory diet may improve outcomes for people with stage 3 colon cancer. GMVozd/Getty Images An anti-inflammatory diet may be beneficial for colon ...