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 ...

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DEAR DOCTOR K: My young son had rectal bleeding caused by a colon polyp, which the doctor surgically removed. Why did he develop a polyp? Can we do anything to prevent more polyps from forming? DEAR ...

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 ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

A small study found a surprisingly high incidence of precancerous polyps in young, extreme runners, sparking controversy and ...

Experts say runners should not be alarmed by findings on precancerous polyps and should continue running as research ...

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are linked to a modest but meaningful decrease in the occurrence of colon polyps and CRC. Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting both men and women in the US. The American Cancer Society notes there were approximately 153,020 cases and 52,550 deaths from colorectal ...