Two new studies have uncovered important clues behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer highlighting potential ...

KUTV — March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first. When symptoms do appear, they'll likely depend on the cancer's size and where it is in the large intestine.

Rates of rectal cancer deaths are rising in adults under 50.

Colorectal cancer is especially deadly for younger adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It’s now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in people under 50, “a troubling shift in who is being affected,” the ...