Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, especially for people younger than 50. But it's hard to raise awareness for a cancer that a lot of us find hard to talk about. In a recent essay for The Cut, ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

Look, we get it. No one wants to talk about their colon, and even fewer people want to discuss their rectum. This four- to six-foot section of the large intestine that empties through the a*** is ...

Potentially awkward conversations and 90s nostalgia combine to drive accessible screening for adults 45+ Learn more at Cologuard.com/TheTalk "The (Second) Talk ...

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming ...

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society are expanding colon cancer screening options beyond colonoscopies and established stool-based tests. The recommendations still call for colorectal cance ...

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the colon or the rectum. Some people may get polyps on the walls of their colon. These are typically benign, or ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...