Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...

Stage I–II colon cancers are generally managed with surgery alone, often achieving cure rates above 90%, whereas stage III disease commonly requires postoperative chemotherapy for optimal outcomes.

Colorectal cancer rates rose among younger adults; screening starts at 45. Blood-based tests like Shield offer less invasive detection to reach unscreened. Advocacy and education aim to expand access ...