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

As quality indicators and benchmarks for colonoscopy increase in coming years, gastroenterologists must think about ways to ...

Many people are simply unaware of the existence of the FIT test or underestimate its importance in colorectal cancer ...

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 ...

As anesthesia was wearing off, the doctor was holding up a photo of his colon and speaking to him and his wife. “I was just taken aback because I knew exactly what it was. There was no question ...

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Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Precancerous Colon Polyps May 31, 2023 — A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon ... Researchers Chart a ...

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Colon cancer is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. In the phase 2 NICHE-3 trial ...

People who have a personal or family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, a known genetic disorder linked to colon cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease are at high risk and should get a ...

Regular colon cancer screening leads to early detection, making the disease easier to treat. Screening also enables your healthcare provider to find and remove any growths before they become cancerous ...