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 ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

Several procedures are available to screen and detect colorectal cancer, which affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. “Undergoing regular screening can lead to the detection of polyps, and ...

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 ...

One of the most common types of cancer in men, colon cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the colon, the first and longest part of the large intestine. According to the Mayo Clinic website, the ...

Colon cancer is a highly preventable type of cancer, but to prevent it, it’s necessary to complete the screening test, ...

Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising sharply in younger adults, according to the American Cancer Society.

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 ...

A study reveals that colonoscopies reduce the incidence of colon cancer, but had little impact on mortality rates.

Valley woman encourages colon cancer screening after her own diagnosis took 10 years. Doctors kept telling her she was too ...