Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...

One large study found that more advanced cases of colorectal cancer had a higher likelihood of returning. For example, if participants had stage 3 colon cancer, almost 25 percent experienced a ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a ...

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for ...