Colorectal Cancer News, Features & Updates

October 12, 2026 — The FDA has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with chemotherapy (a fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin) for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years or older with stage III mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colon cancer.

New research suggests yogurt may support your gut health and lower your risk of colon cancer. Here’s what an expert says.

Here’s what to know about treatment trials for metastatic colorectal cancer.

As you treat your metastatic colorectal cancer, you focus mostly on your physical health. But don’t overlook your mental health and well-being. Here’s why.

February 14, 2025 — Eating at least two servings of yogurt a week may help protect you from cancer in a particular part of the colon.

January 9, 2025 — Evidence continues to mount showing that eating red meat and drinking alcohol increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

August 2, 2024 — People who drink alcohol, smoke, or have other unhealthy lifestyle habits like poor diet and lack of exercise may reduce their risk of cancer of the colon or rectum by taking aspirin, a new study suggests.

July 29, 2024 — A breakthrough in medical testing now allows for colorectal cancer screening with just a simple blood test, promising a more accessible and less invasive way to catch the disease early.

June 5, 2024 — Genetics and diet are among the top theories on what's fueling the troubling rise of colorectal cancer in young adults. Now, a new look at genetic data from people with the disease further suggests that the cause is linked to what's happening in the gut.

May 23, 2024 — Experts have long cautioned against eating late at night – especially a large meal loaded with fats or sugars – and now there’s another reason to listen to their advice. A new study suggests eating within 3 hours of bedtime at least 4 days a week could increase chances for developing colorectal cancer.

May 15, 2024 — Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.

March 18, 2024 — His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.

March 14, 2024 — A simple blood test to detect colorectal cancer showed promising results in a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

November 9, 2023 — Can green tea lower your risk of colorectal cancer? It depends on who – and what research – you believe.

November 6, 2023 — What to know about braking the barriers to colorectal cancer care for Black patients, who are estimated to be 20% more likely to receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis than any other racial or ethnic group.

October 4, 2023 — Forty-five minutes of intense exercise three times a week may reduce cancer risk in patients with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that can lead to cancer at a young age.

June 27, 2023 — Colorectal cancer is on the rise among people younger than 50. Mark Lewis, MD talks about why, what signs to watch for, and what you can do to reduce your odds.

June 6, 2023 — Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger people and in women. Here's what signs to look for and what age to screen.

May 11, 2023 — A new study shows that ChatGPT generates easily understandable, scientifically adequate, and generally satisfactory answers to common questions people may have about colonoscopy.

March 21, 2023 — Some polyps, if allowed to grow, have the potential to develop into cancer, a transformation that can take 10 to 15 years. This long timeline highlights the importance of considering life expectancy in deciding which patients should have a repeat colonoscopy.

March 21, 2023 — Researchers are homing in on a new connection between colon cancer and the infectious bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff.

March 2, 2023 — New data show that colorectal cancer is increasing among younger people, and that the disease is more frequently being discovered in late stages when it is more difficult to treat.

February 16, 2023 — Adopting “defensive” behaviors could be a key barrier keeping people from recommended colorectal cancer tests, especially among men and those with lower socioeconomic status.

January 27, 2023 — Nearly half of people with a positive stool test result don’t get a potentially lifesaving, follow-up colonoscopy, according to a new study.

A medical port is no bigger than a quarter. But if you have advanced colon cancer, it’s likely changed the way you get chemotherapy.

Darrick Price was diagnosed with colon cancer at 16. Now 18 years later, he credits his surgeon for saving his life.