Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

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What Is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. The risk of colorectal can...

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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The Rectal and Colon Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know, Even If You're Young

Colorectal cancer rates are spiking in Millennials and Generation X, accord...

Colorectal cancer rates are spiking in Millennials and Generation X, according to a new study.

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I Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 36 While Raising 5 Daughters Alone

Candace Henley lost her job and her home after being diagnosed with stage 2...

Candace Henley lost her job and her home after being diagnosed with stage 2B colon cancer in 2003, but she never lost her drive to help others avoid the disease.

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7 Ways to Prevent Colon Cancer

It’s known that your risk of colon cancer increases as you age, but what ca...

It’s known that your risk of colon cancer increases as you age, but what can you do to protect yourself besides getting a colonoscopy? (Usually colorectal cancer screening starts at age 50 with a colonoscopy or other test.) Luckily, the same steps that can help you prevent the disease can also help you maintain heart health. For example, it's a good idea to limit your intake of red meat because it's high in artery-clogging saturated fat (which is bad for your heart) and is linked to great risk of colon cancer.

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There’s an Easier Way to Screen for Colon Cancer

Colonoscopy may be getting all the attention as the preferred way to screen...

Colonoscopy may be getting all the attention as the preferred way to screen for colon cancer, but a tried-and-true method that doesn’t require a hospital visit (or as much discomfort) may be just as effective

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This Purple Veggie May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer

A new study has linked purple potatoes to a lower risk of colon cancer in p...

A new study has linked purple potatoes to a lower risk of colon cancer in pigs.

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What It Was Like to Be Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer When I Was 28 Weeks Pregnant

Raquel Lopez was 40 years old and pregnant with her fourth child when she l...

Raquel Lopez was 40 years old and pregnant with her fourth child when she learned she had colorectal cancer. She spoke to Health about what it was like to go through chemo while carrying her son to term.