An organized fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program is associated with a sustained decline in CRC mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in ...

Digestion is hard on the cells that line the human gut, and they are constantly being shed and replaced. This renewal is ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, and cases in younger adults continue to rise. Warning signs can include persistent bowel changes, recurring rectal ...

Colorectal cancer has emerged as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among individuals under 50. While routine screenings often start at age 45, younger adults are not immune to the ...

Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to ...

Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill fast-growing cells (like cancer cells) or to keep them from dividing (which is how cancers grow). It is a systemic treatment. This means the medicines will travel ...

CRS-HIPEC stands for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. It’s pronounced “high-peck.” This treatment is for people with cancer that has spread to the lining of the ...

Select the journal/section where you want your idea to be submitted: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with disease progression and treatment ...