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 ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

I’m 54, and I just got my first colonoscopy. I’m glad I did. My doctor removed four polyps during a 25-minute procedure. Two of the four were the type that, if left alone, could have the potential to ...

As artificial intelligence becomes more common in gastroenterology, industry leaders are hopeful about its potential for polyp detection during colonoscopies. Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health ...

A new European study on colonoscopies – the largest of its kind – has complicated results, and it’s left some people wondering whether they should have the procedure to screen for colon cancer. “I ...

The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Terry Crews is advocating for colon cancer awareness and prevention. The "America's Got Talent" host teamed up with Lead From Behind in collaboration with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to create a ...

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but every year about 50 million people in the U.S. who qualify for a colonoscopy don't get it done, according to the American Cancer ...

Dr Sood shares why colonoscopy prep can be an uncomfortable experience, but is absolutely necessary for the procedure to have ...