Cases among younger people are rising – such as with actor James Van Der Beek, who died on 11 February at age 48

Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering consequences associated with traditional rectal surgery ...

Overall cancer mortality among younger Americans has been declining for years. So why is colorectal cancer going in the opposite direction?

This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.