Colon cancer is one of the top killers but it doesn't have to be with prevention and being detected early. Colonoscopies and a stool test are good early prevention checks that can catch colon ...

Vitamin D supplements may help decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and improve survival for people with colorectal cancer, ...

Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of death in men under 50 according to the American Cancer Society. Some risk factors ...

Here are signs of colon cancer, the risk factors and what you can do to prevent it. The colon is a part of the large intestine; colon cancer forms here when there's an abnormal growth of polyps ...

Metformin is a go-to diabetes drug, and researchers are looking at whether it can be used as a cancer-stopping supplement, ...

Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention, and dietary fiber, which a number of large studies have suggested may reduce colorectal cancer risk.

A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that vitamin D levels play a “critical role" in preventing and ...

Although we can't change age, gender or family history, we can make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, and stop smoking. Here's what you can do to lower your risk of colon cancer ...

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.

Anyone can get colon cancer. But risk is higher than average in some groups, like American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people and African Americans. To improve prevention for these groups, ...

Diagnoses have increased by 15% since 2004 among adults under 50. Scientists have struggled to find the reason why.