Colorectal cancer often begins as silent, benign polyps within the colon. These growths, initially small and undetectable, ...

Most people never see what colon cancer actually looks like. A gastroenterologist breaks it down, showing how tiny polyps silently grow into dangerous tumours.

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

Colon cancer pain often feels like cramping, bloating, or a dull ache in the abdomen or back. Pain may worsen at night or in the morning, not improve with rest, and differ from common muscle or ...

Early signs of colon cancer include rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements. Young patients can feel embarrassed to talk about early symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea. Normalizing ...

In a prospective cohort study, nearly half of the survivors of colorectal cancer reported bowel-related symptoms at 6 months, whereas more than one third still had symptoms at 5 years. Higher dietary ...

James Van Der Beek stunned fans with an emotional video message at the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion earlier this week, sparking an outpouring of love and concern. The 48-year-old actor said he was “gutted ...

James van der Beek has revealed the first warning sign of his colon cancer — and it’s one that did not seem alarming at the time. The "Dawson’s Creek" actor, 48, who announced his colorectal cancer ...

James Van Der Beek is sharing the subtle colorectal cancer symptom he ignored before his shocking diagnosis. “There wasn’t any red flag or something glaring,” he told Healthline this week. The 48-year ...

Evidence continues to mount that building cardiovascular fitness can help lower an individual’s risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). The latest study — a sweeping analysis of 643,583 individuals, with ...

The family said a stubborn cough wouldn't go away, never imagining this would be stage four colorectal cancer.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...