After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words “colon polyps,” some ...

New data indicate that nonoperative surveillance after removing a malignant colorectal polyp can achieve high rates of rectal and sphincter preservation without compromising outcomes.

For years, researchers have noted an alarming rise in colorectal cancer in younger people that’s not fully explained away by ...

Can persistent bad breath signal colon cancer? Discover why chronic halitosis could reflect deeper health issues and when to ...

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

During a colonoscopy, if a doctor finds any polyps — abnormal growths that can sometimes turn cancerous — they typically ...

Early detection, proactive lifestyle changes and being vocal about any ‘unexplained changes in the body’ is key to protect ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris died at 62 after a long battle with bowel cancer. The disease develops slowly, often starting as harmless polyps that turn cancerous over time. Symptoms include ...

According to a 2025 survey conducted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, only 51% of U.S. adults 21 and older say they have had ...

When most people think about cancer, they think of bad luck, lifestyle choices, or something that “just happens.” Very few ...