A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't often show up until the condition is already in advanced stages. Noticing the ...

One of the lesser-known signs of colon cancer is a noticeable change in stool shape. While occasional narrow stools are usually harmless, persistently thin or pencil-like stools could indicate a ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

October 9, 2008 — Stool DNA testing is a new approach to screening for colorectal cancer, but it is an evolving technology. A study has found that the first-generation stool DNA test (SDT-1) is not ...

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US, but early detection leads to a 91% five-year survival rate. Colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cancer killer for ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Blood in the stool is often caused by hemorrhoids, but it can also be a sign of more serious conditions like cancer.Contact a healthcare provider if you ...

Military members and veterans can be at a disadvantage in getting screenings that can spot pre-cancerous growths and provide earlier diagnoses.

Chaoyuan Kuang, MD, PhD, Co-Leader, GI Clinical and Translational Research, at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Othon Wiltz, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, for Montefiore Einstein ...

Sarah Beran and Brooks Bell teamed up to create Worldclass, a fashion brand raising awareness about the importance of colonoscopies David Needleman Sarah Beran was working as a celebrity stylist when ...