Most constipation is harmless. In rare cases, the colon can become dangerously enlarged. Here is what you need to know.

Dear Dr. Fritz, Good day. All of my tumor markers are normal. Do I still need to undergo a colonoscopy? Thanks for your reply. Lady Godiva Dear Lady Godiva, Yes ...

Opinion: The American Cancer Society’s new guidelines for colon cancer are a major win for Marylanders, writes Dr. Eric ...

Gabby Zappia, 37, experienced blood in her stool during her third pregnancy. Months after giving birth, she learned she had ...

Immunotherapy wipes out some colorectal tumors without surgery, signaling a major shift toward less invasive treatment.

The increasing rate of younger adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer is a phenomenon perplexing medical professionals.

The increasing rate of younger adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer is a phenomenon perplexing medical professionals.While ...

Recently, investigators have taken on questions about common skin lesions that probably don’t need to be removed, a widely used thyroid medication that many older patients can safely discontinue and ...

Colon cancer screening just got easier, with new blood and at-home stool tests now available as cases rise in younger adults.

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 159,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. While rates ...

New recommendations from the American Cancer Society include blood-based and updated at-home tests as colon cancer screening options.

The American Cancer Society on Wednesday expanded the colorectal cancer screening lineup for average-risk adults 45 and older ...