Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...

Adding an esophagogastroduodenoscopy to a screening or surveillance colonoscopy detected upper-GI cancers and preneoplastic ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

A leading US doctor emphasizes that a simple, routine test – colonoscopy can detect colon cancer early, significantly increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. Early screening, even ...

Young adults with rectal bleeding could be at greater risk of colon cancer Bleeding increased more than eightfold the odds of ...

Here’s what to eat on your pre-colonoscopy diet, including ideas for a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the best low-fiber and low-residue foods.

Delayed reporting of cancer diagnosis by registries probably led to the weaker-than-expected effects of screening colonoscopy in preventing colorectal cancer (CRC) observed in the NordICC trial, a new ...

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...

Stool-based DNA testing can help bridge CRC screening gaps between rural and urban populations by providing timely follow-up. A study finds rural and nonrural patients have similar follow-up times ...

Her latest campaign uses humor and celebrity star power to break stigma and encourage early detection of colon cancer.

In the first six months of 2025, 14 patients from Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) received free colonoscopies, thanks to support from the Cancer ...