Cases of colorectal cancer are rising in people under 50, and experts say subtle symptoms are often ignored until it’s too late.
"Younger people often dismiss these symptoms because they don’t perceive themselves to be at risk." ...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say early screenings can be life-changing. Identifying early symptoms and having early screenings can increase the chance of catching ...
With March marking National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here’s what to know about colorectal cancer — including ...
“There’s a whole host of symptoms, but the problem is that they all cross over with other less serious problems, such as haemorrhoids or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so people often ignore or ...
“Passing blood when you go to the toilet is a worrying feature that you should flag to your GP,” says Clark. The surgeon ...
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 ...
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...
Advanced colorectal cancer diagnoses are on the rise among younger people. One Virginia Beach dad shares the story of his ...
A London-based doctor is raising awareness about the importance of getting tested for colorectal cancer, including among ...
Mike Francisco was an athletic 35-year-old Phoenix medical professional when he was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer. His story is not unusual.
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 ...