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 ...

Increased demand for colonoscopies has prompted healthcare leaders to hone preventive screening, service delivery and innovation strategies in recent years.1 While the detection of polyps during ...

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease ...

Trainee involvement during colonoscopy offered mixed results when it came to exam quality and polyp detection, according to a population-based cohort study from Canada. Having a gastroenterology or ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for patients and providers to talk openly about screening, risk factors and ...

"America’s Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum recently had some memorable photos taken not of herself — but of her colon. And she’s using it to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Colorectal cancer — more widely known as colon cancer — is the second-most-common cause of cancer deaths in the US. 5 But if you catch it early, ...

People are sharing their own colonoscopy stories after Ryan Reynolds' doctor discovered a polyp during the procedure. The Free Guy actor, 45, and Rob McElhenney, co-chairmen of the Welsh soccer team ...

Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed Tuesday that a colonoscopy he underwent in jest – after losing a bet – revealed a polyp. His doctor said the procedure could have saved his life. "This was potentially ...