Patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and survivors of colon cancer were more likely to use oncology specialty care. Oncologic specialty care was more often used in colon cancer ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common malignant tumor of the digestive tract worldwide 1. The latest epidemiological data shows that colorectal cancer ranks third in the incidence rate of cancer ...

Plus, why it’s tricky to diagnose.

Tumor initiation remains one of the least understood events in cancer biology, largely due to the challenge of dissecting the intricacy of the tumorigenic process in laboratory settings. The ...

Although colon cancer may not cause obvious symptoms, especially in its earlier stages, it can cause changes in your bowel habits, blood in your stool, and other unusual symptoms. Colon cancer ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...

Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young people. Experts say that diet plays a crucial part in colon health—both in the short- and long-term. You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain ...