New data confirms younger and younger Americans are being diagnosed with colon cancer. The good news is new technology can remove early-stage cancers without surgery - but to catch it early, doctors ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: This past weekend, during my son’s wedding festivities, I experienced a sigmoid volvulus. Doctors recommended surgery, but I opted for a colonoscopy, which was performed successfully.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A new study on colon screenings is creating ...

Toxic megacolon is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of IBD, an infection, or damage to the colon. It involves inflammation of the deeper layers of the colon and can lead to rupture ...

A rise in one particular cancer among young people who are not getting recommended screenings. Dana Farber Cancer Institute found 1 in 5 people ages 45-49 are not following guidelines and are avoiding ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) —As we continue the discussion of colon cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, WKRG is joined today by GI Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jamie Rich from USA Health ...

Researchers have improved upon existing organoids, creating a miniature 3D colon complete with immune cells that could lead to the development of personalized treatments for colon-related diseases ...

Business Insider's exclusive analysis shows colon cancer in your 30s can cost $45,000 in one year alone. We break it down, ...

A recent scientific analysis has identified that several commonly used drugs can disturb the gut microbiome. This disruption ...

Chemical colitis is a condition that occurs when certain chemicals come into contact with the colon and cause inflammation. This exposure can occur through using a contaminated endoscope or ...

Physical activity may help colon cancer survivors achieve long-term survival rates similar to those of people in the general population, according to a recent study published by Wiley online in CANCER ...

Dear Dr. Roach: This past weekend, during my son’s wedding festivities, I experienced a sigmoid volvulus. Doctors recommended surgery, but I opted for a colonoscopy, which was performed successfully.