When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn't functioning properly, it can create a host of problems far beyond constipation or diarrhea. It ...

The colon plays a crucial role in digestion and overall well-being. However, early symptoms of problems are often mild or absent, which makes them easy to overlook. Recognizing key signs can help ...

Colon cancer, which is also known as rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a malignant growth of cells from the colon or rectum. It occurs because of uncontrolled growth of colon cells, that can ...

Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients were misdiagnosed initially. Two women who had colon cancer in their 30s ...

Many people think cancer always shows up with dramatic, unmistakable signs. But for women, some of the most common and dangerous cancers (like ovarian, breast, colon, and uterine) often start with ...

Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The American Cancer Society says colorectal cancer is the leading cancer death for men and second for women. More than 100,000 adults have been diagnosed with colon cancer ...

A new study has identified the “strongest predictor of colorectal cancer” in adults under 50 — increasing the odds of a ...