Do you know what to do next if you are told, "Your fecal occult blood test was positive" during a health checkup?If you test ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. Colon cancer may seem like a distant concern for some, ...

A colonoscopy is a procedure that diagnoses and helps monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This can play an essential role in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. Doctors diagnose IBD using ...

Azucena (Suzy) Reyes had colon cancer symptoms like nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting for months before she was diagnosed.

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

A sudden change in stool shape, like pencil-thin stools, can signal potential colon health issues. Persistent narrow stools ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

Colorectal cancer, which starts in the large intestine (colon) or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Once thought to mainly affect older adults, it is now ...

When you hear the term "colon cancer," which part of the intestine do you imagine it affects?In fact, a disturbing change is currently occurring in the "location" where colon cancer develops in ...