Colorectal Cancer
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Forward Look
The Promise of Liquid Biopsies
Blood tests that detect traces of cancer cells and tumor DNA help find residual disease after treatment is completed.
by Tara Haelle
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Healthy Habits
Make Time for Tea
A daily tea habit is associated with improved survival for those with colorectal cancer.
by Anne Danahy
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After Colorectal Cancer, Survivors Face Higher Risk for a Second Cancer
Researchers find increased risk of four types of secondary cancer in patients diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
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Decoding Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
People of African descent who receive genetic testing have fewer actionable mutations compared with white people—suggesting fewer available treatment options.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Colorectal Cancer in Young People
While colorectal cancer incidence has gone down among older people, incidence rates have steadily increased for people under age 50. Younger people are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have unique challenges that come with facing cancer in their prime.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Comparing Costs of At-Home Colorectal Screening Tests
Cologuard and FIT have been found equally effective at screening for colorectal cancer and are widely used, but FIT is a fraction of the cost of Cologuard.
by Jon Kelvey
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Keep That Colonoscopy Appointment
Experts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer Risk
Research has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Forward Look
What’s Next?
Artificial intelligence may help to classify colorectal polyps.
by Nancy Averett
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Survivor Profile
Strength in the Pack
While undergoing treatment for colon cancer, Trevor Maxwell started Man Up to Cancer, a support community for men.
by Jon Kelvey
