Colonoscopy is recommended for people over 45, but preparation turns off many. Here's a look at how it compares to stool tests FIT and Cologuard.

When Evan White was 24, he learned he had colon cancer. ... Evan White would occasionally notice some blood in his stool. It occurred sporadically so he thought little of it.

According to the National Cancer Institute, cases of young-onset colorectal cancer — that is, in people in their 40s, 30s and even 20s — have increased by 51% since 1994.

Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a cancer that affects the colon and rectum. Common symptoms include seeing blood in the stool, diarrhea, and constipation. Let's look at some foods to avoid to ...

If you think you're too young to get colorectal cancer, consider this: About 20,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 50 will be diagnosed this year. And an estimated 3,750 young adults will die ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Colon cancer is a type of cancer (abnormal cells growing uncontrollably) that begins in the large intestine. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in how ...

When given a choice, most individuals with an average risk of colorectal cancer said they would prefer a stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer over colonoscopy, the method most often ...

Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday. "He was really good about, you know, putting on a smile for everyone else, ... blood in your stool, ...

White men over 50 used to be the poster child for colorectal cancer. These days, the face of risk is changing. A couple of decades ago, the stereotypical patient with colorectal cancer was white ...

The multitarget stool RNA test had 100% sensitivity for stage I colorectal cancer, and 65% sensitivity for high-grade dysplasia or 10 or more adenomas. Positive predictive value for colorectal ...

If you think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer, consider this: About 20,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 50 will be diagnosed this year. And an estimated 3,750 young adults will ...