The little-known symptom could be a sign of cancer

Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of death in America with an increasing number of people under 50 developing the disease

Cancer cases are on the rise globally so it's important to be aware of the symptoms

Jared Van Der Beek admitted he didn't realize the loss of his brother would 'hurt so badly'

James Van Der Beek thought the change in his bowel habits were because of his coffee intake

The Dawson's Creek actor was vocal about his diagnosis to help raise awareness

Tom Hayman suffered from painful symptoms for months before he was diagnosed

The actor is survived by his wife Kimberly and their six children

The poignant post came just two weeks before his death after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer

James Van Der Beek spoke at length about the importance of early cancer screening prior to his death at 48

James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023

Bonnie-Leigh was diagnosed with Rhabdoid Sarcoma

1 in 5 young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are now under the age of 55

More cases of cancer in men were preventable than in women

Dave Coulier was diagnosed with tongue cancer and stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma

The couple has also reflected on why the medical community is so important to them

Izzy Darnes began experiencing symptoms in the summer, which she thought was a seasonal condition

Cancer has a lot of different symptoms, but these are ones to watch out for

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer worldwide

The Spanish team used an 'experimental' method to attack the tumors

Isla Sneddon tragically died at the age of 17

Samantha Smith was told she needed chemotherapy after doctors found a brain tumor

The Brit is hoping to be involved in clinical trials in the future

It could be a sign that something is actually very wrong