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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

She was first diagnosed last year and went through a brief remission.

This Man Died After Developing Huge Lesions on His Skin From Rectal Cancer

He had what experts call cutaneous metastasis, which happens to just 6% of colorectal cancer patients.

12 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors to Know About—Even if You're Young

12 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors to Know About

Age, family history, and more play a role in the development of the disease.

When Should I Start Colorectal Cancer Screening?

The American Cancer Society's new guidelines recommend getting screened earlier as colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults.

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Diagnosed With Colon Cancer At 31, This Brave Woman Is Determined To Teach Black People the Risks and Signs

Brown Sugar Rehab founder Shannon Sylvain is fighting for her life and yours. Do you know why more Blacks die from colon cancer than any other ethnic group? Know the facts.

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know, Even If You're Young

The Colorectal Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know, Even If You're Young

Colon and rectal cancer rates are spiking in Millennials and Generation X.

I Went to the Doctor With Stomach Pains—and Found Out I Had Stage 4 Colon Cancer

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Featured Stories

Single Mom of 3 Vows to Fight After Colon Cancer Spreads Throughout Her Body: 'My Kids Need Me'

This Man’s Colon Cancer Spread to the Surface of His Skin. Here’s How That Can Happen

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

12 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors to Know About

When Should I Start Colorectal Cancer Screening?

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Diagnosed With Colon Cancer At 31, This Brave Woman Is Determined To Teach Black People the Risks and Signs

The Colorectal Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know, Even If You're Young

I Went to the Doctor With Stomach Pains—and Found Out I Had Stage 4 Colon Cancer

This At-Home Stool Test Is Just as Effective as a Colonoscopy

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This 32-Year-Old Mom Shared the Most Empowering Video After Being Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

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

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

This Purple Veggie May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer

To Ward Off Cancer, Choose Red Onions Over White

What Your Belly Fat Can Tell You About Your Future Cancer Risk

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Colorectal Cancer

Featured Stories

Single Mom of 3 Vows to Fight After Colon Cancer Spreads Throughout Her Body: 'My Kids Need Me'

This Man’s Colon Cancer Spread to the Surface of His Skin. Here’s How That Can Happen

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

12 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors to Know About

When Should I Start Colorectal Cancer Screening?

More on Colorectal Cancer

Diagnosed With Colon Cancer At 31, This Brave Woman Is Determined To Teach Black People the Risks and Signs

The Colorectal Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know, Even If You're Young

I Went to the Doctor With Stomach Pains—and Found Out I Had Stage 4 Colon Cancer

This At-Home Stool Test Is Just as Effective as a Colonoscopy

The 12 Best Ways to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

5 Everyday Foods That Fight Cancer

This 32-Year-Old Mom Shared the Most Empowering Video After Being Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

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

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

This Purple Veggie May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer

To Ward Off Cancer, Choose Red Onions Over White

What Your Belly Fat Can Tell You About Your Future Cancer Risk

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