The most common symptom of colon cancer in younger adults is rectal bleeding, a study found. Rates of colon cancer in people under 55 have risen since the mid-1990s. Researchers identified 17 ...

What Colon Polyp Size Could Be Cancerous? Having a colorectal polyp doesn't necessarily mean cancer will develop.

Colon cancer rates among adults 25 to 29 increased in 27 countries. The greatest annual increases were seen in New Zealand, Chile and Puerto Rico, all of which had growth rates of around 4% per year.

In healthy colon tissue, "good" fibroblasts help support tissue architecture. However, in colon cancer, these fibroblasts transform into "bad" fibroblasts in low-oxygen areas near the tumor surface.

Alarming trends show that colon—or bowel—cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...

Colon cancer patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment.

A newly identified subspecies of bacteria may drive aggressive colon cancer growth. Does the bacteria play a role in the surge in cases in younger adults?

Breast, colon and pancreatic cancer rates are increasing at concerning rates among America's young adults, a new study finds.

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University report that a particular "key" may be fueling colon cancer, especially among younger people — and they are looking for ways to turn it off.

Vitamin D’s anti-cancer powers go beyond bones, new findings reveal how it suppresses inflammation, boosts immune surveillance, and disrupts tumor development to guard against colorectal cancer.

Alarming trends show that colon—or bowel—cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...