But usually, the only polyps that are not removed are very small, definitely benign polyps in the lower part of the bowel or the rectum. Areas of concern within the colon will be marked with a tattoo ...

New blood tests for detecting colorectal cancer seem like an easy and convenient option compared to a colonoscopy. Instead of ...

Both Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announced they will retire at the end of the year and will leave their roles as head ...

Ashland County health officials are seeking grant money to increase at-home colorectal cancer screening kits — despite a ...

A promising experimental blood test has shown the ability to accurately detect colon cancer with 81% accuracy in patients and ...

The frequency of polyp diagnoses in close relatives was strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk. Polyp history in second-degree relatives was only influential with multiple polyp diagnoses.

Patients with colon cancer who still have cancer cells in their blood after surgery may improve their survival odds with ...

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue. Some polyps are small, flat bumps, while others hang from tiny stalks. Gallbladder polyps affect an estimated 4% to 7% of the population. There are three ...

Colorectal cancer is becoming a significant public health issue in India, especially among individuals under 50 years old.

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new test that can predict colorectal cancer risk ...