Doctors say although screenings typically begin at the age of 45, they are seeing an increase in younger patients developing colon cancer.

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

There are several screening methods for colon cancer including: fecal occult blood test; sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy; barium enema. Doctors consider colonoscopy to be the most sensitive and accurate ...

Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.

Women taking certain bone drugs after menopause appear less likely to develop colon cancer, Israeli and U.S. researchers said. The finding has them excited about the prospect of using the drugs -- ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients ...