While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced ...

Table 1 provides information about patient (n = 82641) and polyp characteristics stratified by the size of the largest detected polyp. The mean age of all patients was 60.9 ± 9.2 years of age. Forty ...

Frequent colorectal polyp diagnoses in first- and second-degree relatives are associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), especially early-onset CRC. Researchers evaluated the ...

New research suggests that biological age — a measure of the body’s physiological state — could predict who is at higher risk for developing colon polyps, a key risk factor for colorectal cancer. For ...

Matthew Ng, MD, with The George Washington University Hospital and Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center discusses colorectal ...

Nearly 30% of patients experienced adenoma recurrence after polypectomy, and their risk patterns shifted over time based on polyp biology and patient characteristics. While high-grade dysplasia drove ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...