Colorectal Cancer

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Angela Nicholas about her journey as a caregiver to her husband, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 45, and why earlier screening is so vital.

What happens to the American man -- one who has been taught there is no hurdle he can't handle on his own -- when a challenge comes along that he can't simply fix?

The one-of-a-kind resource at LivingWithLynch.org offers voices of hope in the face of a Lynch syndrome diagnosis on Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, March 22, 2020.

Here is a list of the recent trial initiations that occurred within the cancer space in February.

51% of Americans 50-54 have not been screened for colorectal cancer. We know screening saves lives, here's why.

On every cancer journey we need a strong support group to provide strength, acceptance and love — for one patient with cancer their spouse stepped into that role and beyond.

New research examining Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program data found that relying solely on this data may lead to underestimating the rising rate of colorectal cancer in patients aged 49 and 50.

Although the rate of colorectal and gastric cancers has decreased in the overall population, new study findings show a rise in young adults.

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Zsofia Stadler, on behalf of the Colon Cancer Foundation, about the rising incidence of early-age onset colorectal cancer.

The cancer landscape has changed for patients with the introduction of targeted therapies, and a combination targeted therapy for some patients with colorectal cancer shows new promise.

Nature can provide a new perspective on one's cancer journey.

A new study suggests the common pill could help prevent deaths from cancer, but it’s not without it's share of side effects.

A writer and stage 4 colon cancer patient from Maine attends his first patient workshop since diagnosis, and leaves with lifelong bonds.

Here are the top five CURE stories for September 2019.

The Food and Drug Administration expanded its approval of Cologuard, an at-home non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test, to include use among average-risk individuals aged 45 and older.

Aside from controlling what happens leading up to my death, I've given a lot of thought and put the wheels in motion for what will happen to me after I die.

To tell or not to tell? That is a question I ask myself at the start of every school year. Do I tell my children's teachers I have cancer?

A year in the life of a Lynch syndrome previvor includes comprehensive screenings for cancer.

The legendary broadcast journalist Katie Couric sat down with CURE® to talk about founding the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health in honor of her late husband.

Patients with gastrointestinal cancers should be aware of specific side effects that might arise — and ways to prevent or ease them.

Katie Couric reflects on life and lessons learned after losing her husband to cancer.