Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. The good news is that it’s also one of the most ...

Experts say runners should not be alarmed by findings on precancerous polyps and should continue running as research consistently shows exercise is beneficial for overall health ...

Researchers found that women who had undergone colorectal adenoma resection still showed gut microbiome and fecal metabolome ...

Patients with incomplete colorectal polyp resections were at higher risk for more metachronous neoplasia and advanced neoplasia compared to patients who had a complete polyp resection, a post-hoc ...

A new study underlines the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for colorectal cancer prevention — especially if you’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

SALT LAKE CITY— Inheriting a mutation in the APC gene leads to a nearly 100% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer. While colon cancer can be kept at bay by removing the large intestine, these patients ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A single tablet of aspirin a day may be one of the best ways to prevent colorectal polyps from recurring in patients who have already had colon cancer, a new study has shown. The ...

Undergoing cancer treatment at a younger age can put the survivors at risk of developing numerous gastrointestinal polyps, even if they do not have hereditary susceptibility to polyposis. The acquired ...

The American Cancer Society recently recommended that two blood tests can be an option for people who won't get a colonoscopy or do a stool test. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but for the ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Cancer Society now recommends stool-based tests and a blood test as ...