The death of actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, is renewing national attention on ...

This distinction is crucial. Unlike a mammogram or a lung scan, which are primarily imaging tests to find existing tumors, a colonoscopy allows a gastroenterologist to intervene on the spot. When a ...

If you're in your 40s, you might think colon cancer is something to worry about decades from now. But alarming new research ...

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease ...

Actor James Van Der Beek urged people to be screened for colorectal cancer just a couple of months ago. He said he wanted to “shout from the rooftops” for anyone 45 or older to talk to their ...

In February, we recognize both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month. These observances present not only an opportunity to reflect on years of systemic inequality and unequal access to care, ...

One in 25 Americans will get diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime, according to UW Health. The conversation around ...

Overwhelming Majority View Encouraging Screening as an Act of Love Talking openly about colorectal cancer isn’t ...

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked ...

Younger Americans are facing colon cancer in alarming numbers, but there are ways to reduce your risk.