Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar ...

VIENNA — The effectiveness of computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) in differentiating neoplastic from non-neoplastic polyps depends on the region of the colon examined, according to a systematic ...

which allows your doctor to examine your colon directly and remove polyps. While most polyps are harmless, a small number turn into cancer, so finding and removing them is a way of preventing cancer.

Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the ...

The actor spoke about the "trickiest thing" when it comes to cancer and why he decided to publicly share his diagnosis.

Let’s start with the cheapest, the yearly FIT, or fecal immunochemical test, which looks for fecal blood that might be caused ...

Most polyps may be benign, but some will eventually develop into cancer. The size of a polyp and the number of polyps in the ...

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 ...

James Van Der Beek is looking on the bright side amid a recent health ordeal. The "Dawson's Creek" star, 47, revealed he's ...

A physician from MUSC in downtown Charleston says November, known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is a good opportunity to ...

New blood tests are now available to screen for colorectal (colon) cancer, providing a simpler alternative to traditional ...