More young people are getting colon cancer - and they're often misdiagnosed
Many of the symptoms of colon cancer overlap with common digestive problems, causing doctors to misdiagnose younger patients, as hotlines continue to warn about under-diagnosis.
Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer
Regular exercise can significantly improve survival rates for colon cancer survivors, sometimes even surpassing the life expectancy of those who have never had the disease.
More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival - Harvard Gazette
Post-treatment physical activity significantly improves survival rates and reduces disparities between colon cancer patients and the general population.
Katie Couric shares what she wishes she knew about colon cancer before her husband died at 42 years old
Katie Couric advocates for colon cancer awareness, emphasizing early detection through AI and blood tests following her husband's death from the disease.
Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, making it essential for everyone to consider scheduling this potentially life-saving procedure, particularly starting at age 45.