CINCINNATI (WKRC) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to encourage people to prioritize their health. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., but it can be prevented.

Colon hydrotherapy, also called colonics, isgaining popularity as a treatment for conditions such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome as well as colonoscopy preparation, according to an ...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, the organization estimates that more than 150,000 ...

Most people need to get a colonoscopy every 10 years, starting at age 45. Everyone who gets a colonoscopy also gets a report. If there were no polyps, your report will state normal or negative. This ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute is at the forefront of colorectal cancer treatment, with a multidisciplinary team specializing in modern treatments like neoadjuvant immunotherapy and minimally invasive ...

Immunotherapy uses the power of your immune system to fight your cancer. One type of immunotherapy is called an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Your immune system has built-in checkpoints that help it ...

Data suggests that bowel cancers are on the rise among people younger than 50. Studies have found that younger people are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of colorectal cancer. Risk ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

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

For years, a diagnosis of colon cancer meant potential surgery followed by a painful round of chemotherapy to kill the remaining cancer cells. One-size-fits-all treatment was normal. A new blood test ...