UCSF Health is launching a special clinic for young adults with colorectal cancer, of which one in five cases now affects ...

A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal ...

A local nurse is encouraging others to get screened for colon cancer following her own health scare at a young age.

Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor ...

“Aspirin is a drug that is readily available globally and extremely inexpensive compared to many modern cancer drugs, which ...

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.

Former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Stephen Garcia revealed he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer and has ...

The former Game Cocks star announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer on Thursday.

Some research suggests that certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) may link to an increased risk of colon cancer. Although HPV may link more strongly to anal cancer — about 91% of anal cancer ...

Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth ...

Stomach ulcers and stomach cancer can both cause abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms, but there are some differences. Both conditions can be serious and require medical attention. The ...