People 65 and older are seeing their rates of colorectal cancer drop, but younger people are being felled by a rising number ...

According to a study published in January 2026 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer cause of death in people under the age of 50. In ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. During a free lecture on June 25, Lompoc Health – North H Center’s Dr. William Ganske will combine two of his medical ...

Colorectal cancer is a major killer in the U.S., but it's relatively simple to prevent through early screening and detection, the topic of a Friday free public lecture at the Cancer Therapy & Research ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.

Early-onset disease has doubled over one generation, whereas older-adult incidence is falling, consistent with effective colonoscopic screening and precancerous polypectomy. Proposed etiologies ...

Learn how to advocate for yourself if you're experiencing colorectal cancer symptoms at a young age, including tips for ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...