After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

Researchers studying over 8,400 colonoscopies discovered that having both adenomas and serrated polyps in the bowel can raise the risk of serious precancerous changes by up to five times. These two ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Researchers have developed a urine test capable of detecting pre-cancerous polyps in the colon, according to an Edmonton Journal report. The test was developed by researchers at the University of ...

The most common type of colon cancer is adenocarcinoma, which usually has a favorable outcome if diagnosed and treated early. Screening is an important tool for a prompt diagnosis. Colorectal cancer ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer‑related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, according to the American Cancer Society. When ...