Colorectal cancer is quietly rising in women and is now the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths among them, yet it remains one of the most preventable cancers. Learn why screening at 45 can't wait, how right-sided polyps put women at greater risk, and why early detection saves lives — especially for Black women facing later diagnoses and access barriers.

Women's health is no longer a niche issue; it's a movement. From menopause coaching and AI tools to community-driven advocacy and medical innovation, women are reshaping how healthcare is funded, delivered, and experienced in 2026.

Ask questions and take charge of your health experiences and care from the beginning. Though doctors are experts of medicine, you are the expert of your body.