Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third-most common cancer worldwide, affecting millions each year. However, the good news is that with early detection through regular screening, ...

(Reuters Health) - People may be more likely to get colorectal cancer screenings when doctors let them choose what type of test to have, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers focused on two widely used ...

The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be ...

Analyzing data gathered between 2000 and 2008, researchers observed a significant decline in FOBT prevalence in higher socioeconomic status groups, but not in lower socioeconomic status groups. During ...

Whether you should start testing for colon cancer at 45 or earlier depends on your risk, including family history. Knowing your risk and when you should start testing is key to preventing and beating ...

When I ask people over the age of 45 if they have had a screening colonoscopy for colon cancer, a lot of them answer “no.” And when I ask them if they plan on getting a colonoscopy in the next few ...

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