However, a woman named Crystal who ended up with a 'shock' diagnosis of colon cancer in 2022 has since opened up about when ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed type of cancer worldwide. Up to 80% of the cases are related to environmental ...

The cancer survivor from Minnesota is now sharing her story in a bid to give others hope and to also raise awareness around ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have shown how a low carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer. The study compared the effects of three ...

Ischemic colitis can range from mild inflammation to life-threatening damage. Early diagnosis and tailored care make all the ...

Colon cancer cases are surging among young adults, with a 6.5 times higher risk for those exhibiting three or more specific ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Novel treatment allowed patients with colorectal cancer to successfully continue taking their cancer treatment with improved quality of life. Acne-like skin rash is a common side effect from ...

Exposure to colibactin in early childhood imprints a distinct genetic signature on the DNA of colon cells that can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Young adults diagnosed with colorectal ...

It's unclear why colon cancer cases have doubled in people under 55 over the past two decades, a staggering rise that has alarmed doctors and cancer researchers. But part of the story could be ...

coli may set the stage for colon cancer later in life. Common symptoms include blood in the stool and abdominal pain, which are most often caused by more benign conditions like hemorrhoids ...