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Age, sex and decade of diagnoses influenced long-term survival of adolescent and young adult leukemia survivors.

The coalition of African-American and Latino churches also supports the FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Recent research shows people in their 20s and 30s are seeing a steep rise in colorectal cancer incidence.

Black and Latino people ages 20 to 39 saw a higher risk of distant-stage colorectal cancers, finds a new study.

Study findings from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute arrive as colorectal cancer rates are increasing among younger people.

Genetic counseling from the University of Colorado Cancer Center helps a young woman make the best decisions for her health.

The hope is that de-identified data sent to the Count Me In initiative will lead to better knowledge and therapies.

Diagnosed while a student, Ella Neal found hope for fibrolamellar HCC, a rare liver disease, at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D – mainly from dietary sources – may help protect against developing young-onset colorectal cancer.

These findings, however, may reflect regional attitudes in Utah and the surrounding area.

Adult survivors of adolescent cancers are more likely to have problems paying medical bills or delaying or forgoing care due to cost.

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

The Colon Cancer Foundation seeks new ways to keep people free from colorectal cancer. An interview with the new president, Cindy Borassi.

Whether you’re recently diagnosed or have been living with cancer for years, these resources can help you find the support you need.

Obesity, physical inactivity and smoking may be factors that are responsible for the rise of early-onset disease.

“Today, it is not only youth who are at risk for smoking initiation. We will need to carefully consider young adults as well.”