Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

A new way to screen for colon cancer is giving Americans more options to spot the disease in its early stages. According to the American Cancer Society, 1-in-3 adults do not get screened as ...

Colon cancer symptoms often don't exist. An active woman shares how repeated nudges from a loved one led to her diagnosis: "My entire life changed that day." ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. And while colonoscopy remains the gold standard for prevention ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 107,000 cases of colorectal cancer. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Knowing ...