Experts told The Post that while colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, it’s often diagnosed at later stages because many patients don’t recognize the symptoms.

Jab for joy. Researchers have discovered that semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic may reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in diabetes patients. Colon cancer has long been ...

If food isn't passing through the colon normally, that could be a sign something is obstructing the path, Dr. Kamal said. Abdominal bloating, pain and unexplained weight loss are also red flags.

Colon cancer or colorectal cancer originates in the inner lining of the large intestine ... Colon Cancer Symptoms: Sudden ...

Over the past three decades, rates of colon cancer among young people have been steadily rising even as diagnoses among older people are declining. As The Post has reported, twenty percent of new ...

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer. The first sign to look for is abnormal bleeding. Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright ...

One in five diagnoses of colorectal cancer are in people younger than 55, and advanced disease affects three in five people. Screening is the best way to "be well" — and reduce risk.

Eventually the 38-year-old mom of two was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Shaedra Byrd thought her extreme weight loss was because she was being active with her kids.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancers are the third leading type of cancer in the United States, with 153,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It's the number two cancer ...

Weight loss drugs could help treat a type of liver disease. Here's what to know. 02:12 Studies have shown the popular weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists may be helpful for more than just ...

Rectal cancer starts in the rectum, which is the last 12 centimeters (nearly 5 inches) of the colon. It’s where the body stores stools until you have a bowel movement . The location also matters ...

According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the most common symptom is no symptom at all. Here’s what a survivor and a doctor say about colorectal cancer screening and prevention.