People could be afraid; it’s an invasive procedure, and people don’t like the prep,” she said. “But there are some easier ...

A large Australian study has uncovered new evidence linking the presence of two different types of bowel polyps to a substantially higher risk of advanced pre-cancerous changes. A routine colonoscopy ...

Two types of colon polyps can raise bowel cancer risk fivefold: Study ...

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

When David Thau, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., was 34, he periodically experienced pain in his stomach, irregular bowel movements, blood in his stool and vomiting, and he visited doctors ...

The Westchester County Department of Health is raising awareness that colorectal cancer is increasing among younger adults. Westchester County has established a County-wide Colorectal Cancer Coalition ...

This month is set aside to acknowledge the importance of getting colonoscopies and breaking down stigmas behind the simple and safe procedure.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S., and one recent survivor ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say early screenings can be life-changing. Identifying early symptoms and having early screenings can increase the chance of catching ...

Undergoing cancer treatment at a younger age can put the survivors at risk of developing numerous gastrointestinal polyps, even if they do not have hereditary susceptibility to polyposis. The acquired ...