“Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them,” says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

(NEXSTAR) – Colorectal cancer is back in the news after the deaths of actors Catherine O’Hara, 71, and James Van Der Beek, who was just 48 years old. Colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Real Men Wear Gowns brings awareness to health issues men might face and the importance of seeking care. Beginning at age 45, discuss with your healthcare provider which colorectal ...

When David Thau, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., was 34, he periodically experienced pain in his stomach, irregular bowel movements, blood in his stool and vomiting, and he visited doctors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 and shared his illness publicly in November 2024. He ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that this disease doesn’t just affect older adults.