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Doctors say although screenings typically begin at the age of 45, they are seeing an increase in younger patients developing colon cancer.

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At-home colon screening tests are increasing in popularity, but health experts recommend that they not be used as a ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Colonoscopies are the most effective way to detect and prevent colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in the U.S. At-home tests are available but are less accurate than colonoscopies. Just ...

Colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), cancer that has spread from the colon or rectum to the liver, have a deadly reputation. Due to its pervasive spread, typical cancer treatments like chemotherapy and ...

Colon cancer develops from polyps in the colon or rectum, often taking years to show symptoms. Rectal bleeding is the key ...

Younger Americans are facing colon cancer in alarming numbers, but there are ways to reduce your risk.