Colon cancer can announce its presence with symptoms like abdominal pain or cramping, bloody stools, and one lesser-known sign: change in poop shapes.The National Cancer Institute estimates that more ...

Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and colon cancer can cause black poop (also known as melena). But black stool doesn't always mean there is an underlying health concern. Dark-colored foods, iron ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It develops in the colon or ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a ...

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the disease might be top of mind, but if we've learned anything from the recent deaths and research related to the disease, it's never too early or too late ...

Kirsten Jackson, known as "The IBS Dietitian," has seen a common trend: People not paying enough attention to their gastrointestinal concerns — and the scary ramifications that can have. "On numerous ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened while also recommending a ...

Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor ...