A woman was experiencing a common symptom of colon cancer for years, but doctors dismissed it as pregnancy-related. She was diagnosed with stage 3c.

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

Some types of cancer, such as cervical, breast, and prostate cancer, are easy to catch early. Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving ...

For decades, colon cancer was thought to be a disease to worry about after 50. But that narrative is changing, and fast. Gastroenterologists across the country are reporting a troubling trend: more ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

KUTV — March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

Dr. Zachariah H. Foda discusses key colorectal cancer warning signs, the rise in younger diagnoses and more. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Zachariah H. Foda, who is the Assistant ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As colleagues and friends continue to remember Local 12 medical reporter Liz Bonis, who died last week after battling colon cancer, local health professionals are urging people to ...