March is colorectal cancer awareness month and doctors are urging people to talk with their physicians about screening as ...
An expert talks about risk factors of colon cancer and why early detection could save your life. Should you get screened for ...
Doctors say colorectal cancer can sometimes develop quietly, which is why symptoms can be easy to overlook.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now t ...
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated more than 108,000 people ...
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Colon cancer early detection screenings

FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer speaks with a colon cancer survivor about the importance of screening for colon cancer early.
Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with ...
Colorectal cancer is often linked to lifestyle, but inherited gene mutations can also raise risk. Hereditary conditions like Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) can lead to ...
Michael Groves thought he had appendicitis.
While Canadians can start routine testing for colorectal cancer starting at age 50, some advocates want to start screenings at 45 to help catch cases early.
Colorectal cancer screening means searching for colon and rectal tumors in those without symptoms and at risk patients with no history of colon or rectal polyps or cancer. Colon and rectal cancer are ...
Higher cancer rates in younger adults are an indicator that colorectal cancer screening needs to start earlier, said Brandon ...