Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...

Colon cancer symptoms often don't exist. An active woman shares how repeated nudges from a loved one led to her diagnosis: "My entire life changed that day." ...

A doctor weighs in on the accuracy of do-it-yourself screenings. Feb. 4, 2008 — -- At-home health screening has moved way beyond the pregnancy test. People can now determine if they have a yeast ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me ...

While going for a colonoscopy might not be a particularly glamorous part of your day, a recent viral trend has seen people ...