Rectal cancers on their own, however, are rising in all adults, and now account for nearly one-third of all colorectal cancer ...

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

As younger generations age, researchers are warning that their colorectal cancer burden will “swell like a tsunami.” ...

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults now begins at age 45, a change made by the American Cancer Society in 2018 and later adopted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in 2021. Yet ...

It might be time to rethink that little pill in your medicine cabinet. A new study casts doubt on the idea that regularly ...

"It is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease." ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The frequency of polyp diagnoses in close relatives was strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk. Polyp ...

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients. Research from Radboud university medical center and university hospital ...

Researchers have shown that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) induce regression of colorectal polyps in patients with familial polyposis. Now, in 2 randomized double-blind trials, ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...