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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in men and women. It refers to cancerous cells developing ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Europe, but timely screening can be highly effective in preventing it. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for this purpose. It ...

Unlike your actual age, which is simply the number of years you’ve been alive, your biological age shows how well (or poorly) your body is functioning. It’s affected by things like your genes, how you ...

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Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

Dr. Usman Shah, who is a medical oncologist at Overlook Medical Center, phase 1 and gastrointestinal oncology medical director, emphasized in an interview with CURE that colorectal cancer screening ...