Mike Francisco was an athletic 35-year-old Phoenix medical professional when he was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer. His story is not unusual.

Research shows tumor debulking in advanced colorectal cancer does not enhance survival outcomes and may increase adverse ...

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50, with family history playing a major role in determining risk. People who ...

Dr. Eric Dozois, a colon and rectal surgeon at the Mayo Clinic says that cancer cases in Minnesota have been on the rise with patients under 50, with 10 percent of colorectal cases now being in that ...

For many people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, surgery can bring lifesaving treatment but also lasting changes.

A gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic who treats patients with colorectal cancer shares the warning signs of the disease he'd look for in his own body.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, shedding light on a health concern that affects people across many age groups but can be prevented and treated. The disease is now the number one cause of ...

After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You ...

After decades of decline, rectal cancer is rising in all adult age groups, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. What's extra notable is how it's impacting rates in younger ...

A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal ...