My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45 at a routine colonoscopy. We're now changing our diets, and our kids' diets, as well.

Colon health is a delicate subject, so many people rely on folk wisdom instead of medical science, meaning they probably believe this common myth.

Russ Read-Barrow hopes that by sharing what has been helping him, he can help other people with cancer.

Colorectal surgeons are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the colon and rectal areas. They are also known as proctologists, colon doctors, or colon ...

Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

Colon cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 150,000 Americans in 2024. It’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, according to the U ...

Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D. is a member of the Men's Health Advisory Board. John, a 28-year old avid runner and biker, was seen by me because for months he felt he did not have enough energy for his ...

Stage 3 colon cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or through the wall of your colon. Doctors commonly treat it with surgery followed by chemotherapy. The most common staging system for colon cancer ...

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...

Think about pimple-popping videos for a minute—that satisfaction you get from taking something that is clogged and, uh, unclogging it. Now, apply those same thoughts to your colon—you know, that ...