Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.

During Thanksgiving 2013, Emma Dimery, then 23, experienced intense stomach cramps. After a blood test during her annual physical uncovered low hemoglobin levels, she underwent numerous tests and ...

Sarah Beran, a celebrity stylist, found out she had colon cancer after her symptoms were dismissed by doctors. She later ...

In a world-first procedure at Rabin Medical Center, a 23-year-old woman underwent life-saving intestinal surgery in her 32nd week of pregnancy—and later gave birth to a healthy baby girl.The post ...

Lynne Fisher has Lynch Syndrome, which raises her risk of colon cancer. March 12, 2013— -- What would you do to reduce the chance of dying of cancer? How far would you go if you had a 70 to 90 ...

A Chicago-area mother of four who was nearing her 50th birthday recently underwent a life-saving surgery thanks to a health pact made with her friends during her childhood. Jennifer Harmening was ...

For years, healthcare providers have been puzzled by an increase in colorectal cancer cases in young people. Now, new ...

Rates of colon cancer in people under 50 have grown in recent decades. One study found that 82% of young colon cancer patients were misdiagnosed initially. Two women who had colon cancer in their 30s ...

Amber Kissell, 45, experienced several symptoms of colon cancer in her mid-30s. After being dismissed by multiple doctors, she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She is now in remission, but ...