Most people never see what colon cancer actually looks like. A gastroenterologist breaks it down, showing how tiny polyps ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

Colon polyps are a collection of cells that grow in the colon. They can vary in size and shape. Colon polyps can be benign, but larger colon polyps may have an increased risk of developing into ...

Recursion Pharma , which uses artificial intelligence to discover new drug candidates, said on Monday its experimental oral drug helped reduce abnormal growths in the colon in patients with a rare ...

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.

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 ...

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Kirstie Alley, best known for playing Rebecca Howe in "Cheers," died this week at age 71, after a recent colon cancer battle. "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother ...

A new JAMA Oncology study finds that women who eat more ultra-processed foods have a 45% higher risk of developing ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

WASHINGTONWASHINGTON — 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 ...