Last year, an American Cancer Society (ACS) statistical report found that cancer rates for people under 50 were increasing-with an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses, in particular, causing concern ...

In January 2023, I started having a lot of small stomach pains. They weren't anything too crazy. At the end of 2022, I had fibroids removed. I thought, “I’m probably still healing.” At first, it felt ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I received a notice from my health system that I'm due for a colorectal cancer screening. I'm 45. Do I really need to have this done now? ANSWER: It's easy to be confused or ...

Jenna Scott was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer aged 31 despite being fit and healthy. Misdiagnosed symptoms during pregnancy delayed her cancer diagnosis, complicating treatment. She expects ...

She had to pay more out-of-pocket for the preventive procedure, which was not covered by insurance because she was under 45 She has since undergone 20 rounds of chemotherapy and is awaiting a liver ...

America faces a silent health crisis with rising colorectal cancer rates, particularly concerning among young adults.

Lauren Gilbert, who has stage 4 colon cancer, is writing greeting cards for her kids in advance because she might not make ...

Business Insider's exclusive analysis shows colon cancer in your 30s can cost $45,000 in one year alone. We break it down, ...