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Veteran battling stage 4 colon cancer says he was denied healthcare treatment by VA over his income

The VA determines whether veterans are eligible for medical coverage, in part, by looking at their income

The Independent UK

Understanding Cancer and Why Some Types are More Common Than Others

Explore why certain cancers are so common, explaining cancer basics and key risks for breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer to support awareness and early detection.

Medical Daily

MAFS’ John Aiken Leads Tributes To Mel Schilling After Her Tragic Death Aged 54

Social media has been flooded with tributes to MAFS expert Mel Schilling following her shock passing at 54 after a battle with colon cancer.

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Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 after terminal illness

Australian dating coach, who had colon cancer, died ‘surrounded by love’

The Independent UK

Mel Schilling's heartbreaking final post days before her death: 'My light is starting to fade - and quickly'

The Married At First Sight dating expert died aged 54 on Tuesday, three years after she was diagnosed with colon cancer

Evening Standard

Colon cancer symptoms to watch for following Mel Schilling’s death

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The Independent UK

MAFS’ Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Just Days After Revealing Cancer Had Spread To Her Brain

Married At First Sight (MAFS) expert and star Mel Schilling has died aged 54 following a battle with colon cancer.

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Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies aged 54

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54 following a brave battle with colon cancer.

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Why Colon Cancer in Young Adults Is Rising Fast: Causes, Risks, and Warning Signs

Colon cancer in young adults is rising fast. Learn symptoms, warning signs, causes, and early screening steps to protect your health today.

Medical Daily

US under-45s struggle for insurance approval as colon cancer rates rise

ACA requires firms to cover colonoscopies for over-45s but young people face hurdles to receive appropriate tests

The Guardian - US

Chadwick Boseman thought 'he would be OK' after cancer diagnosis

Chadwick Boseman's widow Simone Ledward Boseman has recalled how the pair were "very confident" that the Black Panther star would pull through after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016.

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Colon Cancer Is Hitting Men Earlier—These New Screening Rules Could Save Your Life

Colon cancer no longer plays by the old rules. Doctors once treated it as a disease that showed up later in life, but that assumption keeps getting shattered as more younger men land in exam rooms with diagnoses that feel way too early. The numbers keep climbing, and the shift…

Clever Dude

Don’t ignore unexplained weight loss or bloating! Doctor issues a stark warning about what these signs could mean

A consultant general surgeon has revealed five warning signs of colon cancer that you must not ignore, especially as over 100,000 new cases have already been detected in 2026 alone. It’s a stark reminder that while talking about bowel habits can feel uncomfortable, this kind of taboo could literally cost…

The Mary Sue

10 Photos of Mel Schilling: The 'Married at First Sight' Judge Who Just Shared a Devastating Cancer Update

'Married at First Sight' expert Mel Schilling reveals colon cancer has spread to her brain after months of treatment.

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What Is Colon Cancer: Important Symptoms To Consider As 28-Year Old Mom Missed Diagnosis With Doctors Thinking She Only Had Haemorrhoids

Doctors warn colon cancer is rising in younger adults after a 28-year-old mother's symptoms were initially mistaken for haemorrhoids.

The Guardian - US

Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US

Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50

The Mary Sue

The colon cancer crisis gripping young people could be fueled by a silent threat hiding in plain sight

Experts studying colon cancer have found another possible cause for the condition. This is significant considering how cases are alarmingly on the rise, especially among younger patients. This discovery could pave the way for earlier detection and even new treatment options.

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Colon Cancer Breakthrough Emerges After Illness Claims James Van Der Beek And Catherine O’Hara

Colon cancer is expected to take more than 55,000 lives in the US in 2026, as per the American Cancer Society.

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Why Men Are Dying From Colon Cancer More Often Before 55

Colon cancer used to carry an unspoken label: older person’s disease. That label no longer fits. Men under 55 now face rising rates of colon cancer, and too many of them lose their lives because they never imagined they stood in the danger zone. The shift demands attention, urgency, and…

The Conversation

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease back into the limelight.

The Independent UK

There will be over 150,000 new colorectal cancer diagnoses this year - and it’s impacting more young people

Colorectal cancer rates in Americans younger than 50 have increased by 2.9 percent per year from 2013 to 2022, according to experts

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Chadwick Boseman's widow doesn't want his legacy to be defined by his death

Chadwick Boseman's widow Simone Ledward Boseman hopes that the late Black Panther star's legacy isn't "distilled" by his death from colon cancer in 2020.

Evening Standard

Chadwick Boseman’s widow does not want his legacy to be ‘distilled’ to his death

The Black Panther actor, who also played singer James Brown in Get On Up, died in August 2020 aged 43, from colon cancer.

Radio France Internationale

France hopes to make screening for lung cancer routine by 2030

Screening for lung cancer could become as routine in France as checks for breast or colon cancer, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist, who says the country is preparing to roll out a pilot programme to screen thousands of at-risk individuals from next month.

The Independent UK

California beauty queen, 35, dies nine years after colon cancer diagnosis

Doctors gave Andrea Andrade up to two years to live in 2017

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