CDC study finds that 2 out of 3 Americans are getting tested for colon cancer. July 6, 2010— -- More and more adults over the age of 50 are getting screened for colon cancer, according to a new ...

The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from ...

Patient Education Tool: Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet From CDC The CDC, as part of its Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign that informs men and women about the ...

1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.

A comprehensive colorectal cancer screening initiative in a large health system doubled colon cancer screening rates, decreased cancer incidence by a third, halved deaths and nearly eradicated racial ...

“We must double down on research to pinpoint what is driving this tsunami of cancer in generations born since 1950," the ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 107,000 cases of colorectal cancer. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Knowing ...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, the organization estimates that more than 150,000 ...

All of us should heed the recommendations for regular screenings and any of us without health insurance should take the first, simple step of calling 518-525-8680. The state’s Cancer Services Program ...