In a separate study published in March by the same journal, an updated version of the Cologuard stool test, which also looks ...

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

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

Colon capsule endoscopy offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional colonoscopy, improving early cancer detection and ...

OF all the problems currently facing the surgeon and pathologist, none is more controversial than the pathogenesis and proper treatment of adenomatous polyps of the colon. Until a few years ago ...

A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can’t push it out. You may also be unable to sense or respond when stool is in your rectum.

USA: A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology has highlighted the prevalence and risk factors associated with endometrial polyps in asymptomatic postmenopausal women ...

Table 1 provides information about patient (n = 82641) and polyp characteristics stratified by the size of the largest detected polyp. The mean age of all patients was 60.9 ± 9.2 years of age.

If you or someone you know experiences any of these signs, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional promptly. Colon cancer is a serious health condition that often goes unnoticed in its ...

Colon cancer staging involves defining the severity of your disease based on how much cancer is in your body. It describes the extent to which the disease has spread and, if so, how far it has spread ...