In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

A new study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) shows that regular exercise may do more than help colon cancer patients feel better—it may actually change ...

The Institute of Intelligent Medical Research (IIMR) of BGI Genomics, in collaboration with Sweden’s Uppsala University, have uncovered 33 novel mutated driver genes in colorectal cancer (CRC). The ...

DALLAS (KFSN) -- Colon cancer kills 50,000 Americans each year. It's preventable, but many Americans fear colonoscopies. What if all it took was a simple blood test to determine the potential for ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

Experts point to a combination of environmental factors and lifestyle factors, such as diets high in red meat and ...