In 2026, an estimated 158,850 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) will be diagnosed, and 55,230 people will die from the disease in the United States. The Alaska Native population has the highest CRC ...

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Colorectal cancer age gap widens as incidence rises in adults under 65, highlighting urgent screening and research needs, per ACS 2026 report.

A new American Cancer Society report shows colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Doctors urge people at average risk start screening at age 45.

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 ...

For too long, colorectal cancer has carried the unfortunate label of an “older person’s disease.” It’s a perception that is dangerously outdated and, frankly, costing lives. As someone embedded in the ...

Doctors want you to keep these symptoms in mind.

Colorectal cancer rates are surging among younger adults, with those 65 and under now comprising 45% of new diagnoses ...

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has issued a news release (pdf) discussing facts Hispanics should know about colon cancer. In the fact sheet, ASGE provides background information ...

Colorectal cancer rates in the United States are moving in two very different directions, according to a new report released ...

You’ve learned since childhood that choosing foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your ...

While going through treatment, I learned that many jurisdictions were looking at lowering the age of colon cancer screening ...