It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more ...

Colon cancer can announce its presence with symptoms like abdominal pain or cramping, bloody stools, and one lesser-known sign: change in poop shapes.The National Cancer Institute estimates that more ...

Rates of rectal cancer deaths are rising in adults under 50.

Rectal bleeding, which may present as hematochezia, may be a "red-flag" symptom of early-onset colorectal cancer, especially in young adults. Other causes of rectal bleeding include your diet, hard ...

There is a persistent taboo surrounding discussing bowel movements, but it is hindering vital conversations with doctors that ...

A small number of Canadian cancer patients are testing a pill that contains healthy bacteria from human poop to see if it can extend their lives. They’re taking the plunge. A small number of Canadian ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people. A doctor said many people are missing an early warning sign because too ...

October 9, 2008 — Stool DNA testing is a new approach to screening for colorectal cancer, but it is an evolving technology. A study has found that the first-generation stool DNA test (SDT-1) is not ...

One person's waste could be another's shot at fighting cancer. The idea may sound far-fetched, but it is gaining momentum in cancer care. Researchers are testing fecal microbiota transplants as a way ...