Intermountain Health is doubling its efforts in a unique community colorectal cancer public awareness campaign called, “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer.” Intermountain has two giant inflatable ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal ...

Advocating for your health. March is Colorectal Cancer Month and Presbyterian Healthcare Services is reminding people to check in with their colon health. First, getting screened can help diagnose an ...

Certain healthy habits, such as increased exercise and well-rounded nutrition, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. But it’s still important to get regular screenings and recognize the warning ...

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was ...

Colorectal lymphoma is a rare type of colorectal cancer. Older adults have a higher risk for this type of cancer. The most common type of colorectal lymphoma is non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Colorectal ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Angiodysplasia of the colon refers to swollen blood vessels in the colon that may weaken and rupture, resulting in bleeding and lesions. Angiodysplasia may lead to various complications. However, it ...

The American Cancer Society estimates more than 153,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year making it one of the most common cancers in both men and women. March is National ...