The size of a polyp and the number of polyps in the colon may be indicators of the likelihood of the polyp developing into cancer. Without knowing the stage of Van Der Beek’s cancer, it’s ...

A recent article showed that an AI-assisted colonoscopy detected more polyps and cancers. In the future, colonoscopies should ...

At least five histologically diagnosed serrated polyps proximal to the sigmoid colon, two of which are greater than 1 cm in diameter; Any number of serrated polyps occurring proximal to the ...

In some cases, you'll need to start screening at an earlier age, get screened more often, and stick to colonoscopy, which allows your doctor to examine your colon directly and remove polyps.

New blood tests screen for colorectal cancer in a much less invasive way than colonoscopy, but deaths will increase if many ...

Because the more established colonoscopies and stool tests are more effective at detecting early cancers and precancerous ...

Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests Aug. 14, 2024 — A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young ...

The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, colon cancer or inflammation. For that, the colon must be cleared out, and loads of laxatives are ...

Colorectal cancer is now one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men and women under 50 years old. Here’s what to know ...

Nasal polyps are small noncancerous growths in the nose or sinuses. They may cause pain or pressure in the face, runny or stuffy nose, and other symptoms or complications that may negatively ...

The ability to detect serrated polyps by fecal blood testing, computed tomographic (CT) colonography and colonoscopy is limited. Serrated polyps are less likely than adenomas to bleed, so fecal ...