Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

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 ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

AI can increase adenoma detection rates by 10-15%, enhancing colonoscopy effectiveness in reducing colorectal cancer risk. Higher adenoma detection rates correlate with lower interval colorectal ...

Among patients with high-risk malignant colorectal polyps, 19% had residual disease, with rates of 25% in the immediate surgery group vs 9% in the nonoperative management group. The rate of rectum and ...

Up to 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured if they are found early. But once cancer spreads outside the colon, it is much harder to treat. That’s why regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting ...

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 ...