#colorectal cancer

Immunotherapy Prolongs Survival of People With Advanced Colon Cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network publishes a new guide that includes updated patient guidelines for colon and rectal cancers.

A study found that people over 75 who were screened by colonsocopy or sigmoidoscopy had a reduced risk of death from colorectal cancer.

FIT (fecal immunochemical testing), which tests for hidden blood in the stool, is an inexpensive home health test for colorectal cancer.

The pioneering Black dancer and colon cancer survivor is enthusiastic about new guidelines to start colorectal screening at age 45.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends lowering the colorectal cancer screening age for average-risk adults from 50 to 45 .

Braftovi plus Erbitux improved survival for people with previously treated advanced colorectal cancer.

New expert guidelines recommend that individuals of average risk for colorectal cancer begin screening exams at 45 instead of 50.

A novel artificial intelligence device known as GI Genius could detect precancerous polyps that clinicians may otherwise overlook.

The GI Genius aids clinicians in detecting potential irregularities during colon cancer screening and surveillance.

Researchers in Japan have found that cigarette smoking may increase the risk of colorectal cancer in a Japanese population.

Colon and rectal cancer remain the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S.

Colorectal cancer in people under 50 has risen dramatically in recent decades.

Text messaging and mailing people free, at-home test kits can help boost the number of people who get screened for colorectal cancer.

The Oscar-winning actor stars in a new Stand Up To Cancer campaign aimed at educating Black and Latino people about colorectal cancer.

In an exclusive interview for Cancer Health, Jarett Andretti carries on the colon cancer screening campaign his father John Andretti began.