Scientists found lingering gut changes in people who'd had a precancerous polyp removed, with diet and lifestyle playing a ...

“Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them,” says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. The good news is that it’s also one of the most ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese and overweight people are more likely to develop colon polyps, a possible precursor to cancer, than are slimmer individuals, according to a new review of past ...

“Many symptoms of colorectal cancer can appear similar to symptoms brought about by other issues, such as infection, hemorrhoids, or irritable bowel syndrome,” Dr. Laura Makaroff, senior vice ...

A new study underlines the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for colorectal cancer prevention — especially if you’re already had a polyp removed.

Immunotherapy wipes out some colorectal tumors without surgery, signaling a major shift toward less invasive treatment.