A doctor explains what to know about your risk of colon cancer as he's treating more young patients, including a 22-year-old ...

James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died following a diagnosis with colorectal cancer. He was 48.

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

The American Cancer Society estimates 158,850 new colorectal cancer cases in the US in 2026 overall. In adults ages 20 to 49, ...

Colorectal cancer cases in younger adults are being driven by rectal cancer, according to new data. Symptoms of the two diseases overlap. There are a few possible reasons for the increase. For years, ...

Experts say a fiber-rich, plant-forward diet—combined with screenings and healthy habits—can play a key role in protecting ...

Incidence and mortality are rising in cohorts born after the 1950s, with three-quarters of colorectal cancers under 50 diagnosed at advanced stage, limiting curability. Preventable mortality is ...

The worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths in younger adults is concentrated in people with less education, suggesting ...