"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

The results of a new study show that narrow band imaging used during colonoscopy is accurate enough to allow distal non-cancerous polyps to be left in place, according to a news release (pdf). Results ...

Researchers don’t know what might account for the link between ultraprocessed foods and colorectal cancer risk. But they do ...

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is no longer just a disease of older adults — its incidence is rising sharply ...

A study conducted by Mass General Brigham shows that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods has led to higher rates of ...

The research, which included 29,000 women, could offer insights into the rise in rates of colorectal cancer among younger ...