The American Cancer Society says an uptick in colon cancer cases in the 45-49 age group is a result of lowered screening ages leading to earlier detection. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay There's been ...

There's been a steep increase in colon cancer cases among adults 45 to 49 in recent years, and that's a good thing, experts say. This upsurge means that more colon cancers are being caught at an ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. While overall, colon cancer rates ...

Rising colorectal cancer rates in adults under 50 have led to earlier screening recommendations, starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals. Symptoms like blood in stools, changes in bowel habits ...

Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier — at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday.

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US, but early detection leads to a 91% five-year survival rate. Colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cancer killer for ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Doctors are reminding people to get screened for colon cancer. Colon cancer is becoming more common in younger people. “We don’t know specifically why that is happening, ...