While overall rates of colon and rectal cancer declined by 0.9% annually from 2013 to 2022, the drop was driven by 2.5% ...

Older patients have historically been considered to be at higher risk for cancer. Though doctors have said more cases of colorectal cancer specifically, are showing up in ...

It’s still not clear what’s driving young-onset colorectal cancers. Suspected risk factors run the gamut from early ...

A new report from the American Cancer Society found increases in rectal cancer are driving more colorectal cancer cases among ...

The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

New research links increased risk factors to alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods and other disruptions to the gut microbiome. The Tampa Bay Times is hosting a free community conversation, in ...

A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.

A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Although screening has led to a decrease in incidence ...

Experts break down the surprising new findings.

An oncologist explains the findings.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and local health care providers are urging folks to be screened, as cancer rates continue to rise for adults under age 65.