Colon Cancer Center

Several non-genetic factors may increase your risk for colorectal cancer.

Health officials say colorectal cancer screening can stop after age 75 in some cases. But could there be a benefit to continuing screening after that age?

There will be 101,000 new cases of colon cancer and over 44,000 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States this year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates. Here's what you need to know.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the United States' first biosimilar drug to treat cancer.

The foods you eat may have an impact on your risk for colorectal cancer, according to a new report.

Many past studies have shown that physical activity provides health benefits, but exactly how much physical activity provides the most benefit?

In a new study, researchers took a closer look at the relationship between statins, cholesterol and colorectal cancer.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) just released new guidance on daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer. But what was behind that recommendation?

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a recommendation on taking aspirin for heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer prevention for certain patients.

Most people would agree that cancer screening is a good thing. After all, you're either preventing cancer or catching it early. Unfortunately, the majority of cancer screening guidelines may be lacking in important patient information.

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube to examine the colon. Although invasive and sometimes uncomfortable, colonoscopies are essential screening tools. And that may be especially true for colorectal cancer patients.

Screening for colorectal cancer may have just gotten a whole lot easier.

As the medical community learns more about different cancers and how they spread, doctors try to determine the best time to begin screening patients. New evidence suggests one type of cancer is affecting a younger group than expected.

A common medication may help some cancer patients live longer, new evidence suggests.

When other treatments don't work for colorectal cancer patients, a new medication might.

Your ethnicity may be a factor in your cancer risk.

Being obese can put patients at greater risk for many conditions, including some types of cancer. But for some, taking a common over-the-counter medication may reduce this increased risk.

Killing two birds with one stone can be a great thing — especially when it comes to prenatal testing.

An experimental medication continues to show promise in treating colorectal cancer patients.

There are countless reasons to quit smoking. And new data may add 12 more reasons to the list.