"It is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease."

Diagnoses in people younger than 55 have nearly doubled since 1995. View Entire Post ›

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease back into the limelight.

This distinction is crucial. Unlike a mammogram or a lung scan, which are primarily imaging tests to find existing tumors, a colonoscopy allows a gastroenterologist to intervene on the spot. When a doctor finds a polyp, or a small clump of cells that can turn into cancer over time, they remove it right then and there.

When most people think about colon cancer warning signs, they immediately focus on obvious digestive issues. Blood in stool, dramatic weight loss, or severe abdominal pain typically come to mind. However, the earliest and most commonly overlooked sign of ...

While doctors recommend getting screened for colon cancer around age 45, people with an increased risk or early warning signs should think about getting screened sooner.

ALVIN, Texas -- TikTok star Randy Gonzalez told our sister station KTRK he was diagnosed with colon cancer, but he is not giving up. Known for bringing laughter and joy to millions on social media, Gonzalez is the father behind the "Enkyboys." The father ...