While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. The post 8 Symptoms of ...

Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines. The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an ...

Post-polypectomy colonoscopy surveillance is widely implemented to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet increasing evidence raises concerns about whether current strategies are ...

A major European trial has pushed colonoscopy back into the medical spotlight. After 13 years, the NordICC study found that ...

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates of young colon cancer.

Analyzing the widening delta between algorithmic polyp tracking and actual reductions in interval colorectal cancer ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common types of the disease in men; Dr Sethi explains how to effectively lower the risk in ...

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 ...

For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 108,000 cases of colorectal cancer in the United States. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer. For instance, a preliminary study unveiled at the 2025 American Society of ...