Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Many of us tend to overlook the importance of the colon, or large intestine, compared to organs like the liver, kidneys, and heart. The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, ...

Colorectal cancer is no small deal, it's the third most common cancer worldwide and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. What’s even more alarming? Cases in people under 50 have been on ...

Colon cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 150,000 Americans in 2024. It’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, according to the U ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

Many of the cases of colon cancer present early symptoms similar to those of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, since both conditions affect the colon and may produce similar gastrointestinal ...