Rectal bleeding, which may present as hematochezia, may be a "red-flag" symptom of early-onset colorectal cancer, especially in young adults. Other causes of rectal bleeding include your diet, hard ...

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

Rectal bleeding is a telltale sign that young adults under 50 may have colorectal cancer, according to a new study. Researchers reported that rectal bleeding in younger adults increases the odds of a ...

Colorectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms at first — but when it does, recognizing the warning signs can help lead to ...