Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. While routine screening is recommended ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...

My GP recently laughed at my suggestion that I’m “demonically obsessed” with fibre, but it’s true – I like to get over 20g in before dinner if I can. That’s partly because it’s been linked to a ...

The terms ‘bowel cancer’, ‘colon cancer’ and ‘colorectal cancer’ are often used interchangeably. In the UK, ‘bowel cancer’ is the umbrella term for cancers affecting the colon and rectum. Cancer ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and local health care professionals are highlighting the importance of recognizing the signs early.

Time for a gut check. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with colorectal cancer, which occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. While colorectal cancer is ...

Given that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime, it’s in everyone’s interest to be up to speed on the ...

A breakthrough study has found bowel cancer cells can adapt to resemble skin and muscle cells, which allows them to spread more aggressively. Scientists hope the discovery, published in the study by ...

New research has found that almost half of bowel cancer cases (sometimes called colorectal cancer) occur in under-65s. It was ...