Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is ...

Not all polyps become malignant, however, those that do often grow silently, and show few signs until the disease advances. Some of the factors that increase the risk of colon cancer include age ...

If the bleeding begins in the earlier parts of the colon, Dr. Kamal said it may turn from bright red to dark or brown. Other colorectal cancer signs and symptoms include persistent changes in ...

Bowel cancer is a leading cause of death around the world, and its prevalence shows no signs of slowing. The odds of ...

Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, can easily be ...

But only 24 per cent said stomach pain or cramping could be signs of the disease. Even more alarmingly, 35 per cent of those surveyed admitted they didn't know any of the symptoms of bowel cancer.