A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

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 ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

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 ...

“Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them,” says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming over 50,000 lives each year.[2] But if you detect it early, the chances of a successful recovery improve ...