A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal ...

UCSF Health is launching a special clinic for young adults with colorectal cancer, of which one in five cases now affects ...

Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor ...

A local nurse is encouraging others to get screened for colon cancer following her own health scare at a young age.

“Aspirin is a drug that is readily available globally and extremely inexpensive compared to many modern cancer drugs, which is very positive,” says Anna Martling.

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.

Some research suggests that certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) may link to an increased risk of colon cancer. Although HPV may link more strongly to anal cancer — about 91% of anal cancer ...

Former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Stephen Garcia revealed he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer and has ...

Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth ...

Stomach ulcers and stomach cancer can both cause abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms, but there are some differences. Both conditions can be serious and require medical attention. The ...