While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. The post 8 Symptoms of ...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers affecting the digestive system. What makes ...

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 ...

For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced ...

Colon cancer occurs when genetic mutations turn healthy colon cells into cancerous cells. The cancerous cells divide and multiply to form cancerous colon polyps. Over time, cancer grows through the ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 108,000 cases of colorectal cancer in the United States. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and ...

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are linked to a modest but meaningful decrease in the occurrence of colon polyps and CRC. Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the colon or the rectum. Some people may get polyps on the walls of their colon. These are typically benign, or ...

SAN DIEGO — The majority of colorectal cancers (CRCs) that emerge following a negative colonoscopy and polypectomy occur prior to recommended surveillance exams, and those cases are more likely to be ...