Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit.

In separate clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.

Mike “Bug” Cox, the drummer for Coal Chamber, revealed this week that he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer last year. The good news is that he said he is now cancer-free.

Deaths from rectal cancer are increasing at 2 to 3 times the rate of deaths from colon cancer among younger adults — and researchers aren’t sure why.

Withyman also underwent genetic testing which revealed she carries the PALB2 gene mutation. The gene significantly increases her risk of breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. Because of this, she opted to undergo a preventive double mastectomy in 2022.

Scott McCarron was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma and is playing this week's PGA Tour Champions event despite starting chemotherapy a few days ago.

The maker of a popular weedkiller, called Roundup, argues it can't be sued for not warning it could cause cancer. The Trump administration supports that view.