A mom in her 30s was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after doctors dismissed her symptoms for 6 years

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Marisa Peters was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after years of managing symptoms like changes to her bathroom habits.

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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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The new reality of colon cancer in young adults

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What is it like to be diagnosed with colon cancer in your 20s, 30s, or 40s?

The taboo colon cancer symptom millennials are afraid to tell their doctors about

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Anal bleeding is the most common sign of colon cancer in young people, yet also one of the most taboo to talk about.

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How worried should we be about bird flu?

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The new strain of bird flu has infected more than 90 million chickens and has spread to dairy cows and even humans. Here's what you need to know about the "global pandemic for animals."

A man thought his hip hurt because he'd ran a marathon. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

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The man (not pictured) tried many treatments but his pain got worse.

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