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

The use of mailed FIT-DNA kits in community health centers significantly increases colorectal cancer screening, though follow ...

Researchers are sounding the alarm over findings that suggest millennials face an uptick in fatal cases of rectal cancer, and ...

Colorectal and several other cancers are increasingly affecting younger adults, with many cases detected at advanced stages due to overlooked symptoms and screening limitations. Researchers point to ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and disproportionately impacts ...

Early-onset disease has doubled over one generation, whereas older-adult incidence is falling, consistent with effective ...

Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in adults under 50, leading to a reduction in the recommended screening age from 50 to 45. Researchers point to possible genetic, environmental, and ...

Automated text messages significantly improve colorectal cancer screening uptake compared to phone calls, offering a scalable ...

A Mass General Brigham Community Care Van parked at a visit to the Greater Boston Catholic Charities food bank in Dorchester.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of regular screenings. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected early, but many eligible Americans are not ...

Researchers say the rise in colorectal cancer among Americans younger than 45 is likely to keep accelerating over the next ...