Just when she thought life couldn’t get busier, New Jersey mom of six Elaine Griffin got diagnosed with Stage 2b colon cancer ...

Appendix tumors should be evaluated separately and not included in colon or colorectal cancer categories,” researchers concluded.

they found those who had their appendix removed, had altered gut bacteria and a 47-percent reduced risk for bacteria positive colon cancer compared to those who still had their appendix.

Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon, rectum, or appendix. Symptoms typically include rectal bleeding and anemia which are ...