Health experts stress early detection as colorectal cancer becomes leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50 ...

If you're in your 40s, you might think colon cancer is something to worry about decades from now. But alarming new research reveals a dramatic shift in colon cancer rates among Americans under 50.

Colon cancer is rising in adults under 50, making screening at 45 critical. Colonoscopies can prevent cancer by removing ...

James Van Der Beek has died at age 48 from colon cancer, shining a spotlight on rising cases in young adults. Colorectal ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – This week, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant’s Shield blood test to screen for colon cancer in average-risk Americans 45 to 75 years old.

(a) “You don’t have to worry about that. Colon cancer is mainly a man’s disease.” (b) “Yes, everyone should have a colonoscopy every year to check for colon cancer.” (c) “I’ll do a rectal exam today, ...

The death of actor James Van Der Beek highlighted the alarming rates of colorectal cancer in younger people. The “Dawson’s ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older.The maker of the test, Palo Alto, California-based ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Colon cancer often develops silently, making early detection vital. Experts recommend getting your first colonoscopy at age ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked ...

About 60% to 70% of people under 50 are diagnosed with more advanced disease, compared with older adults who benefit from ...