Researchers have identified minute genetic changes in normal colonic tissue that may signal later development of certain types of colon cancer. The changes, which occur through a process called ...

In Germany, the introduction of colonoscopy has started bearing fruit. Within a decade of initiating the screening for colorectal cancer, the rate of new cases has substantially dropped among those ...

Over 50,000 American men and women die every year from colorectal cancer (referred to in the rest of this column as colon cancer), but in some parts of the world it’s extremely rare because of ...

Colon cancer is rising among young adults. Doctors highlight that daily habits significantly impact risk. Simple dietary changes can lower this risk. Avoiding alcohol and limiting red and processed ...

Colon cancer has a way of sneaking up on people. That’s why it’s often called a “silent killer.” ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

Scientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect the body from gut microbes. Their ...

When doctors talk about the “stage” of your disease, that’s based on how far it has spread through the walls of the colon or rectum and whether it’s now in other parts of the body, too. Your doctor ...