Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world, yet it’s one of the most curable ...

Colorectal cancer often begins as silent, benign polyps within the colon. These growths, initially small and undetectable, ...

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 ...

Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for ...

Most people never see what colon cancer actually looks like. A gastroenterologist breaks it down, showing how tiny polyps silently grow into dangerous tumours.

Colon Cancer is one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers in the United States. It ranks third in incidence among both men and women, yet it ...

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

A new study conducted by gastroenterologists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates poor preparation by patients for a colonoscopy may lead to doctors missing ...

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 ...

The results of a new study show that narrow band imaging used during colonoscopy is accurate enough to allow distal non-cancerous polyps to be left in place, according to a news release (pdf). Results ...

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 ...