Liquid biopsies have transformed cancer testing. These tests detect signs of cancer using a simple blood draw instead of removing tissue from the body. Traditional biopsies involve surgery, needles, ...

The interaction between a common gene variant and gut microbes may trigger chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis, new ...

Here are some foods to avoid to reduce your colon cancer risk, what foods to eat instead, and other ways to keep your gut healthy for years to come. What foods are bad for colon cancer?

Leading oncologists treating colon cancer say it's best to limit sugar and prioritize fiber in your diet.

Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation? You might have diverticular disease — a condition that affects nearly 7 in 10 people over 80. Here’s what you need to know.

New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care. The landmark international trial – the Challenge ...

The addition of postsurgical atezolizumab immunotherapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy in patients with stage III deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) colon cancer significantly improved ...

A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed. With the benefits rivaling some drugs ...

Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Heather Candrilli, 36, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May 2024 after having to pay more out-of-pocket for the preventive procedure, which was not covered by insurance because she was ...

Woman, 36, with Stage 4, incurable colon cancer now cancer-free thanks to new treatment Emma Dimery joined the clinical trial after running out of treatment options.

Anybody under 55, listen up—there has been a dramatic increase in the likelihood you or somebody you know will be diagnosed with colon cancer in early adulthood or middle age. And while the ...