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 ...
Dr. Sandy Kavalukas, an oncologist with University of Louisville Health, said that a new change allows patients with a family ...
New data indicate that nonoperative surveillance after removing a malignant colorectal polyp can achieve high rates of rectal ...
New research suggests that biological age — a measure of the body’s physiological state — could predict who is at higher risk for developing colon polyps, a key risk factor for colorectal cancer. For ...
Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, ...
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 ...
According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in ...
Here's how AI tools are moving the needle in detecting colon cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are improving the effectiveness of colonoscopies, according to the CMO of GI Alliance.
Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce colon cancer risk, a new study presented at the ...