Colorectal cancer is a disease that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. It usually starts as small growths called polyps. Over time, some of these ...

In most solid tumors, high numbers of regulatory T (Treg) cells are associated with poorer outcomes because they dampen the immune system's ability to fight against a tumor. Colorectal cancer, however ...

Colorectal cancer is a complex disease. Understanding its fundamental aspects can empower you to have more informed and productive conversations with your oncologist. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a ...

Despite fears of acrylamide, this study reveals that whole-grain bread may protect against colorectal cancer while white bread shows potential risks—what's on your plate matters! Review: Bread ...

A new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center finds that in colorectal cancer, not all regulatory T cells are created equal. One subtype suppresses cancer growth while another aids it. The ...

Individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods may have a significantly higher likelihood of developing a precursor condition to early-onset colorectal cancer.A study of nearly 30,000 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Among people with low-calcium diets, even a modest increase in the nutrient appears to lower the risk of some types of colon cancer by about half, researchers report. In a study ...

Humans have been consuming yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts dating back to 6,000 B.C. reference its health-promoting properties. Now, a new study finds one more benefit to a long-term yogurt habit: ...

Share on Pinterest Young adults should get screened for colon cancer, especially if they have symptoms or a family history of the disease. Maskot/Getty Images Real stories of young adults diagnosed ...