Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.

A doctor says a few high-fiber food swaps can help lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Her go-to diet hacks include a superfood smoothie.

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50 ...