Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. The risk of colorectal cancer goes up as you get older, and if you eat a meat-heavy diet, smoke, or have a family history of the cancer. Colorectal cancer symptoms include pain, blood in the stool, and a change in bowel habits. Routine screening for colorectal cancer is recommended starting at age 50—or even sooner for those with risk factors.

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This Woman's Lower Back Pain Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Rectal Cancer

This Woman's Lower Back Pain Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Rectal Cancer
Colleen Farrell, now 40, thought she was dealing with a pulled muscle, but it turned out to be a condition she thought she had prevented.
Woman, 27, Body Shamed by Doctor Who Dismissed Her Pain, Later Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer

Woman, 27, Body Shamed by Doctor Who Dismissed Her Pain, Later Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer
Amanda Lee saw a doctor after experiencing severe stomach pain and rapidly dropping 35 lbs., only to be told "maybe it's not such a bad thing" she lost weight
Fox Anchor Is Diagnosed with Colon Cancer After Her Screening Was Canceled 3 Times Due to Pandemic

Fox Anchor Is Diagnosed with Colon Cancer After Her Screening Was Canceled 3 Times Due to Pandemic
Lindy Thackston was finally diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after three months, and “was just wondering how much time” she had left with her 4-year-old son.
7 Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Therapies, Explained by Doctors

7 Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Therapies, Explained by Doctors
After being diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, a doctor may suggest one or multiple treatments.
Chadwick Boseman Died of Colon Cancer at Age 43—Why Are Rates of the Disease Higher in Younger Black Men?

Chadwick Boseman Died of Colon Cancer at Age 43—Why Are Rates of the Disease Higher in Younger Black Men?
Colorectal cancer disproportionally strikes some groups more than others.
What Is a Colonoscopy? From Prep to Recovery, Everything you Need to Know About the Procedure

What Is a Colonoscopy? From Prep to Recovery, Everything you Need to Know About the Procedure
Simpler prep and better screening make this (formerly) dreaded procedure a little easier to take.
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Single Mom of 3 Vows to Fight After Colon Cancer Spreads Throughout Her Body: 'My Kids Need Me'

Single Mom of 3 Vows to Fight After Colon Cancer Spreads Throughout Her Body: 'My Kids Need Me'
"For somebody to tell you you're not going to be there for your babies, I can't accept that," Giulianna Ramirez says.
This Man Thought He Had Shingles, But His Colon Cancer Had Spread to the Surface of His Skin

This Man’s Colon Cancer Spread to the Surface of His Skin. Here’s How That Can Happen
He initially thought his skin lesions were a result of shingles.
Criscilla Anderson, Wife of Country Singer Coffey Anderson, Reveals Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Criscilla Anderson, Wife of Country Singer Coffey Anderson, Reveals Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis
This Man Died After Developing Huge Lesions on His Skin From Rectal Cancer

This Man Died After Developing Huge Lesions on His Skin From Rectal Cancer
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12 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors to Know About
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6 Colorectal Cancer Screening Options You Should Know, According to Experts

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This Purple Veggie May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer
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To Ward Off Cancer, Choose Red Onions Over White
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Diagnosed With Colon Cancer At 31, This Brave Woman Is Determined To Teach Black People the Risks and Signs

Diagnosed With Colon Cancer At 31, This Brave Woman Is Determined To Teach Black People the Risks and Signs
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There’s an Easier Way to Screen for Colon Cancer
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Colon Cancer Death Rates Falling Faster in Northeast than in South
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