The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase access to screening.

There is an urgency to getting screened," says an expert gastroenterologist. See what the recent guideline changes mean for you.

Screening recommendations for colorectal cancers have been updated to include a blood test for the first time. Here's a ...

People who skip colorectal cancer screening because colonoscopy or stool testing seems too burdensome now have a blood test ...

Matthew Ng, MD, with The George Washington University Hospital and Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center discusses colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection through screening.

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too much and too little bacteria can play a role. Colored transmission electron ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and disproportionately impacts people who receive care in under-resourced settings. Fortunately, several ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and disproportionally impacts people who receive care in under-resourced settings. Fortunately, several ...

Deaths from rectal cancer are accelerating among people in their 30s and 40s at a clip that’s alarming researchers. Learn the red flags. Among millennials, the rectal cancer death rate is accelerating ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

In the 1990s, colon cancer was considered a problem for older adults. That's why it was a complete shock for Katie Couric when her husband, Jay Monahan, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 1997 ...

Incidence and mortality are rising in cohorts born after the 1950s, with three-quarters of colorectal cancers under 50 diagnosed at advanced stage, limiting curability. Preventable mortality is ...