Colorectal cancer often begins as silent, benign polyps within the colon. These growths, initially small and undetectable, ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

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 ...

New research suggests that biological age — a measure of the body’s physiological state — could predict who is at higher risk for developing colon polyps, a key risk factor for colorectal cancer. For ...

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and comprises three different types Obesity is one of the major factors contributing to the rise in UK death rates from bowel cancer in people ...

Your bowels play a vital role in maintaining overall health, yet they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. The digestive system, particularly the colon, not only processes waste but also ...

In low-resource regions such as Nigeria, most people with colorectal cancer are diagnosed too late for curative treatment ...

A breakthrough study has found bowel cancer cells can adapt to resemble skin and muscle cells, which allows them to spread more aggressively. Scientists hope the discovery, published in the study by ...

Growing a beard could help save a life—and it’s all in support of a national bowel cancer campaign. Decembeard is a ...

Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world, yet it’s one of the most curable ...