Many colorectal cancers begin as polyps. These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm. However, two specific ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than 50% of adenomas developed within 7.5 months of immune checkpoint inhibitor-mediated diarrhea and ...

Younger colorectal cancer patients have abnormally stiff colon tissue that promotes tumor growth, pointing to biomechanical forces as a key factor in early-onset disease.

PHOENIX — Patients treated for cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) who develop the drugs’ known side effects of diarrhea and colitis experience increased risk of adenomas in the colon — ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

Extreme runners may have a higher risk of precancerous colon lesions, according to a study that's recently drawn attention thanks to social media chatter and a New York Times article. At the recent ...

At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

Thinking of hitting the sidewalk this weekend for a marathon? Hold on before you tie up your running shoes, and read this first. A new study from the Inova Schar Cancer Institute has raised eyebrows ...