Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner ... “Early polyps often look like a small pimple,” Dr. Mays says—so small ...

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 ...

Guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) This test uses a chemical to look for ... precancerous polyps, preventing some colon cancers from ever developing. Some people also might like the fact ...

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

This summer, the FDA approved a new method that looks for bits of cancer DNA circulating in a person’s bloodstream. These first-generation blood-based tests do not diagnose precancerous polyps well.

Several factors can increase someone’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, like being over the age of 45 ... a physician can look at your colon, and if a polyp (growth) is found, they can usually ...

Stanford researchers found that new blood tests for colorectal cancer screening are not as effective as colonoscopies or ...

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 study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin ...

During a colonoscopy, your doctor inserts a tube with a camera into your rectum and colon and looks for signs of cancer, such as polyps or irritated ... Shield may seem like an easy way to ...

A major new trial has begun that will see scientists explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes and products made from the grapes like wine can help prevent bowel cancer. The study called ...