According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer is common in the US among women. 1 in every 25 women in the US have developed it in their lifetime.

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 ...

LMH Health, 325 Maine St., is pictured in May 2021. Colon cancer rates are on the rise in people under age 50, but don’t let those statistics fool you. It’s important for older adults to get screened ...

Many people think cancer always shows up with dramatic, unmistakable signs. But for women, some of the most common and dangerous cancers (like ovarian, breast, colon, and uterine) often start with ...

Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be ...

Cancer rates in young people are growing, and those in the GI tract are rising fastest of all. Here are five things to know ...

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Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.

Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients were misdiagnosed initially. Two women who had colon cancer in their 30s ...