Rylie Toomey, a 27-year-old from Pennsylvania, was planning her wedding and training for a half marathon when she was struck with stage four colon cancer, which is surging in young people.

The young bride had to postpone her wedding after her diagnosis. She's part of a "significant rise" in people in their 20s, ...

Of all early-onset cancers in the U.S., gastrointestinal cancers are increasing most rapidly, according to a review published July 17 in JAMA.  Defined as occurring in patients under the age of 50, ...

Get a closer look at five symptoms that could be warning signs of cancer.

Key Takeaways GI cancers are increasing rapidly among people 50 and youngerEarly onset cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increasedHowever, only 1 in 5 people 45 to 49 have been ...

Gastrointestinal cancers, which include colorectal, stomach and pancreatic cancer, are rising dramatically in younger adults.

Dr. Breelyn Wilky discusses challenges that patients with GIST face and shares advice with those who feel overwhelmed by the ...

A personal trainer who followed a clean diet was diagnosed with colon cancer after her rectal bleeding and bloating were ...

Researchers say about three-quarters of gastric cancer cases worldwide are caused by the common bacteria Helicobacter pylori ...

As early-onset colorectal cancer cases rise, primary care providers can help young patients identify the first symptoms and ...

More and more studies are looking for an answer as to why gastrointestinal cancer cases are on the rise in ever younger populations.