Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

Sponsored by The Baton Rouge Clinic A colonoscopy might not be a favorite topic of conversation, but it’s one of the most ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach had a colonoscopy in her 30s after a family history of colon cancer. It found polyps that ...

Research published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology provides robust evidence for the use of a digital visualization and decision support tool in colorectal (bowel) surgery.

An 85-year-old Central Georgia man said early detection and a minimally invasive procedure helped treat his tumor. Macon ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

David Lyon was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after symptoms including bleeding and stomach pain. He's cancer-free after ...

It took three years, four emergency-room visits and multiple misdiagnoses before Reuben Cheatem was diagnosed with stage III ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Nevada has a serious problem we cannot ignore. In our state, 34% of residents are not up to date with their colorectal cancer screenings, ranking Nevada ...

Doctors warn that alcohol use can increase colorectal cancer risk, especially with long-term and frequent consumption, as ...