A new Kentucky law that took effect Jan. 1 broadens who qualifies as high risk. Anyone with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer — or certain advanced precancerous polyps — can now ...

Dr. Chris Carlson stopped by FOX54 to talk about colorectal cancer and why so much of it can be prevented with early screening.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Willis Knighton Health is partnering with KTBS 3 to educate the public on the ...

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

Dr. Greaves shared her insights on why colonoscopies matter, how screening recommendations have evolved, and what steps individuals can take to protect their health. “Colonoscopies are both diagnostic ...

Rates of colorectal cancer have been rising in younger adults, with the issue gaining more attention since the recent death of 48-year-old "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der ...

2. Eat a healthy diet – Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while cutting back on red and processed meats can lower your risk of colorectal cancer. 3. Stay active – Regular exercise is ...

Studies show that people who eat the most fiber have a much lower risk of developing colon polyps, which can be early warning signs of cancer. Nutrition experts estimate that for every 10 grams of ...

You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died ...

After her own diagnosis under 50, Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores partnered with University Health for Colon Cancer Awareness Month events urging San Antonians 45 and older and those at higher risk to ...