Colorectal cancer has now emerged as the top cause of cancer mortality among Americans below fifty years old. This trend starkly contrasts with the decline of the disease in older populations.

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50. Its most common forms generally ...

Cancer rates are rising among younger adults. Learn which cancers are increasing, warning signs to watch for, and how cancer screening can help with early detection.

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50. Its most common forms generally aren't treatable, either through conventional means like chemotherapy or ...

The proportion of Americans younger than 50 years getting screened for colorectal cancer has increased in the past 5 years since guidelines lowered the minimum age to 45 years. However, not all gains ...

Researchers report that consumption of ultra-processed foods doesn’t necessarily increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. They note that there is a wide range of foods considered ...

Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating ...