LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that ...

During a colonoscopy, if a doctor finds any polyps — abnormal growths that can sometimes turn cancerous — they typically ...

The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

FIT checks for blood in the stool, which can indicate the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps. Patients collect stool ...

She had to pay more out-of-pocket for the preventive procedure, which was not covered by insurance because she was under 45 She has since undergone 20 rounds of chemotherapy and is awaiting a liver ...

I was living a normal 29-year-old life. I thought my symptoms were no big deal, until they started happening more ...

A man was given two years to live after a colon cancer diagnosis. Now he's healthy thanks to combination of medicine and the ...

Hate going in for a colonoscopy? These at-home colon cancer tests can be a great first step to check your risk Check out the best colon cancer tests you can take entirely at home. We looked at ...

Armed with dark humor — and a camera crew — Ricciardi faces cancer and comes to terms with death in the film, which serves as ...