The Latest Breaking News from Colon Cancer

Millions of people in the U.S. have a genetic variant that raises their risk of cancer. Genetic testing can help people find cancer earlier and seek treatment. But many patients aren't offered it.

Although most individuals don't associate oral disease with serious health issues, growing evidence suggests that oral bacteria play an important role in systemic disorders such as colon cancer and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Researchers have identified seven factors that raise the risk for early onset colon cancer in men - here are more details

Men under the considered age for colon cancer screenings - 45 - should be aware of the risk factors that contribute to early onset of the disease.

Exact Sciences said the company's next-generation Cologuard outperformed the original test. EXAS stock seesawed on the news.

Vanessa Mendico, from Australia, is now warning others as early diagnosis can mean the difference between beating the disease and not

Modern diets are one of the reasons behind the predicted rise

The market for colon cancer screening is massive — and underserved. And that might be why EXAS stock is on an eight-month hot streak.

With colon cancer numbers on the rise in individuals under 40 years old, doctors and researchers have published several studies just this year to try and determine the cause.