It's a rite of passage we don't look forward to: Once we turn 45, it's recommended that we get a colonoscopy to screen for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

The risk for colon cancer is rising in young people, as James Van Der Beek dies from the disease at 48.

The recent death of 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is putting a spotlight on colon cancer — especially in people under 50.

A new study finds colon cancer cases are skyrocketing in younger adults, becoming the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new ...

Terry Crews is advocating for colon cancer awareness and prevention. The "America's Got Talent" host teamed up with Lead From Behind in collaboration with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to create a ...