New research decodes the bacterial “zip code” of colorectal cancer for prediction and survival

A recent study reveals that bacteria residing within colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems closely linked to disease ...
CURE

Colon Cancer: Diagnosis, Staging and Treatment Across All Stages

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...
Healthline

What Is the Connection Between Colorectal Cancer and Anemia?

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 ...
Healthline

New Colon Cancer Test May Detect Warning Signs Earlier Than Similar Tests

Each year, close to 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and roughly 935,000 people die from it. Scientists say they have developed a new stool test that is more ...
CNN

Reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer with these basic steps

Colorectal cancer stands as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in US men and the fourth leading cause in US women, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, over 150,000 ...
CNN

More young people are getting early-onset colorectal cancer. 5 things to know

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Nobody ever wants to ...