An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease ...

The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

What if you could get checked for colon cancer with only a routine blood draw? A new blood test in Michigan is making the process much easier. No bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new ...

Get key colon cancer facts, from risk factors and symptoms to survival rates and why early screening matters.

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 ...

One in 25 Americans will get diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime, according to UW Health. The conversation around the issue is resurfacing after 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek died ...

Younger Americans are facing colon cancer in alarming numbers, but there are ways to reduce your risk.

Researchers have identified a number of factors associated with increasing numbers of young people developing colorectal ...

James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023. He hoped more young people would get screened.