While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. The post 8 Symptoms of ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

A new clinical trial suggests magnesium supplements may boost gut bacteria that help block the development of colon cancer – ...

Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, ...

The American Cancer Society has raised concern over the rising number of colorectal cancer cases in younger adults and is urging people to begin regular screening at age 45. Once considered a disease ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The polyp removed from President Joe Biden's colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action, his doctor said in a ...

Researchers have developed a urine test capable of detecting pre-cancerous polyps in the colon, according to an Edmonton Journal report. The test was developed by researchers at the University of ...

The results of a new study show that narrow band imaging used during colonoscopy is accurate enough to allow distal non-cancerous polyps to be left in place, according to a news release (pdf). Results ...

Researchers suggest intense marathon training may cause gut stress leading to colon adenomas, with 41% of studied runners ...

Colon cancer used to be more common in people ages 50 and older. Now, health care providers at Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital are seeing a surprising turn—younger adults, some ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – A doctor’s report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action.