POLYPS of the rectum and colon have been observed with increasing frequency in the past few years, particularly because of the emphasis placed upon sigmoidoscopy as a method of early detection of ...

At least five histologically diagnosed serrated polyps proximal to the sigmoid colon, two of which are greater than 1 cm in diameter; Any number of serrated polyps occurring proximal to the ...

For every extra year a person’s body aged faster than normal, their risk of developing colon polyps ... cancer before being eligible for screening!” Kumar said. “Our work sets the stage ...

Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Men have higher rates of colorectal cancer and higher rates of death from it, according to the CDC. About 64% of ...

If, for instance, you have a polyp removed ... catching early-onset colorectal cancer, which is when it occurs before age 50. That’s been on the rise, increasing 1.4% every year and stumping ...