Colon Cancer

HEALTH September 6

Colonoscopy screening by Heidi Klum raises awareness of process after she was 'late to the party'

During a TV appearance, "America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum discussed her recent colonoscopy — the test that's done to screen for colon cancer on healthy patients of a certain age.

Colon Cancer March 10

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2022: What to know

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. 

Colon Cancer January 28

Distant-stage colon cancer showing up more in younger adults, study says

Younger adults may have the highest risk of presenting with distant-stage colorectal cancer, according to researchers. A distant-stage cancer is one that has spread beyond adjacent organs or tissues.

CANCER September 2, 2021

Gregg Leakes dead from colon cancer at 66: Tips to lower risk, according to the CDC

NeNe Leakes’ husband Gregg Leakes died from colon cancer, Fox News confirmed Wednesday. He was 66 years old. But who is most at risk and how can people lower the risk of the deadly cancer?

Colon Cancer July 6, 2021

Sugary drinks and increased colon cancer risk linked in study involving nurses

Young adults who drink sugary beverages may be at an increased risk of developing colon cancer, researchers claim.

Colon Cancer May 18, 2021

Americans urged to get colon cancer screening earlier

Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier -- at age 45 instead of waiting until they’re 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday.

Colon Cancer September 22, 2020

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

In addition to possibly helping to protect the liver, coffee could also aide in colon cancer patients’ longevity, according to a new study. 

VIDEO September 8, 2020

Colon cancer cases on the rise for people under 50, doctors say

While colon cancer isn't often diagnosed in those under 50, doctors and oncologists say data shows a concerning trend.

Departed September 2, 2020

Chadwick Boseman thought he'd beat cancer, didn't disclose diagnosis to Marvel: Report

Chadwick Boseman's battle with cancer was not only kept private from the company, but also from Marvel Studios, the company that brought "Black Panther" to the big screen.

VIDEO August 30, 2020

Colon cancer warning signs to watch for

Actor Chadwick Boseman's death raises awareness; insight from Dr. Roshini Raj, NYU Langone associate professor of medicine and gastroenterologist.