Colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers are on the rise in younger people. The question is: why? Image credit: SolStock/Getty Images. The risk of all types of cancer increases with age, with, ...

Unlike most GI cancers, GIST starts in supportive stromal tissue, not surface cells, and is classified as a sarcoma, says Dr. Weijing Sun. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of ...

Rates of colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers are rising in Americans under the age of 50, researchers said Tuesday. They may know why. An increased risk of early-onset gastrointestinal ...

A session at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2025 shined a spotlight on the emerging role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. From the stomach to the colon, manipulating ...

In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of increasing cases of colorectal and other gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in younger people. Despite being more common in older adults, early-onset ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Genetic testing can be accomplished for most patients with gastrointestinal cancer prior to starting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. John Gaetano performs a colonoscopy on Mike Lowe, 45, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital on April 18. (Stacey Wescott / ...

What Are the Treatment Options for Gastrointestinal Cancer? Your treatment plan will depend on several factors including the type of cancer, its stage, your overall health and personal preferences. An ...

Gastroenterology is heading into a turbulent year as site-of-care shifts, evolving technology and economic pressures collide with rising demand and complexity. Five disruptions in particular are ...

Increasing age is the greatest risk factor for all types of cancer, with most cases being diagnosed in people over the age of 60. However, in people under 50, there has been a rapid, worldwide ...