"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal polyps are common in adults ages over 50 years. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some types may have a higher risk of becoming cancerous ...

POLYPS of the rectum and colon have been observed with increasing frequency in the past few years, particularly because of the emphasis placed upon sigmoidoscopy as a method of early detection of ...

There are many potential options for treatment, which can include: The exact treatment plan depends on the type of cancer and ...

New research suggests that biological age — a measure of the body’s physiological state — could predict who is at higher risk ...

"They found over 100 polyps on my colon ... and 12 rounds of chemotherapy. PHOTO: Brooks Bell (left) and Sarah Beran came together after life-changing colon cancer diagnoses to create a fashion ...

Colorectal polyps ... colon. Arrows indicate the indistinct upper edge of this flat, pale lesion. Serrated polyps are common and have malignant potential. Approximately 30% of colorectal cancers ...

For every extra year a person’s body aged faster than normal, their risk of developing colon polyps went up by 16%, according to the study. Researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer ...