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 ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that originates in the colon or rectum from precancerous polyps, which can evolve into cancerous growths over time. This review aimed to provide a ...

Colon cancer used to feel like a worry for later-something to think about decades down the road. Not anymore. An estimated ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

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 ...

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

Stool-based testing has poor sensitivity and low negative predictive value for colorectal cancer screening in patients with cystic fibrosis.

The American Cancer Society recently recommended that two blood tests can be an option for people who won't get a colonoscopy or do a stool test. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but for the ...