While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and ...

CADx systems are designed to assist endoscopists by differentiating between neoplastic and non-neoplastic polyps. This ...

The following is a summary of “Risk Factors for Serrated Polyps: Results From a Large, Multicenter Colonoscopy-Based Study,” ...

Recent research has established a connection between a person’s “biological age” and their risk of developing colon polyps, ...

New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that one's biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological age – ...

In the hours immediately following a colonoscopy, a doctor may recommend that you eat sparingly or not at all. They may suggest a soft or liquid diet that’s low in residue. A colonoscopy is a ...

With colon cancer rates rising, advocates hope a newly approved blood test screening can help more people catch it early.

Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on examinations that are subsequently repeated due to an inadequate bowel cleansing. The decision to continue ...

New research on five common cancer types underscores the importance that prevention strategies have in saving lives.

A PERSON’S biological age could predict their risk of one of the most common cancers in the UK, according to a new study.