Why are young people getting colon cancer? A common weed killer may be linked, scientists say

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Picloram kills weeds, but keeps grass growing.

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A doctor, who treated a 22-year-old with colon cancer, shares what everyone should know about cancer symptoms

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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, and digestive upset can be early signs of colorectal cancers.

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Katie Couric said she follows 3 tips to prevent colon cancer after her husband died of the disease

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Katie Couric has been advocating for cancer screening and awareness for decades, since her husband died of colon cancer.

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I tried the next frontier in cancer screening. I'm dubious.

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I watch as my crimson-red blood quickly fills two small glass vials, then gets packed into an ice-cold sleeve to be shipped off to a cancer-hunting lab.

Soccer legend Abby Wambach said colon cancer screening at 35 likely saved her life

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US soccer icon Abby Wambach, shown here in a 2015 game, said she never expected to need colon cancer screening as a young, healthy athlete.

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A doctor shares 5 high-fiber food tips to help lower your risk of colon cancer, from snacks to smoothies

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A diet high in fiber-rich foods, such as berries and seeds, may help lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

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A 42-year-old thought blood in the toilet was pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. She had colorectal cancer.

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Laura Behnke didn't know she had colorectal cancer when this photo was taken.

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He was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31 in prison, and his survival odds weren't great. Now 59, he says spiraling is pointless.

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Nick Leeson was given a 60% chance of living within five years after his diagnosis. That was 28 years ago.

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A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

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A 20-year-old woman had waves of stomach pain for months. She was eventually diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.

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Davis, 21, was diagnosed with colon cancer in late 2024 after experiencing stomach pain.

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