You know that you should book a mammogram every two years and a dental cleaning every year, but what about the rest of your body? A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that could save your life ...

A growing number of people under 50 are being diagnosed with more advanced stages of colon cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The 2020 death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman due to ...

Photo of a doctor holding a 3D model of a colon SUNDAY, March 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today. Despite its impact, many women miss ...

Colon cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 150,000 Americans in 2024. It’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, according to the U ...

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer is common in the US among women. 1 in every 25 women in the US have developed it in their lifetime.

BOSTON - A widely used screening tool for colon cancer, sigmoidoscopy, misses precancerous growths in almost two-thirds of women — a disturbing failure rate twice as high as the one seen in men, a ...

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

Colon cancer is often thought of as a man's disease. But it isn't. The disease affects men and women equally and is the third most common type of cancer in women — after lung and breast cancer.

In all, women who get the recommended screenings for breast and cervical cancer are still far more likely than other women to have their colons examined through colonoscopy or other methods, the U-M ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women taking certain bone drugs after menopause appear less likely to develop colon cancer, Israeli and U.S. researchers said Monday. The finding has them excited about the ...

Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be ...