March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the 4th most common cancer in men and women, and continues to have an impact ...

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, ...

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.

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

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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Please tell me what causes polyps in the colon. I had 11 removed in 2001, and now I have to have a colon test every year. Every year I have at least two or three more new polyps removed ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and if there’s one message I want every neighbor, friend, and family member to hear, ...

Colon cancer is on the rise. To reduce its risk, a gastroenterologist shared one recurring food pattern that should be ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...