Scientists found lingering gut changes in people who’d had a precancerous polyp removed, with diet and lifestyle playing a ...

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

Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines. The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an ...

Analyzing the widening delta between algorithmic polyp tracking and actual reductions in interval colorectal cancer ...

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates of young colon cancer.

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 ...

For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer. For instance, a preliminary study unveiled at the 2025 American Society of ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. The good news is that it’s also one of the most ...

Immunotherapy wipes out some colorectal tumors without surgery, signaling a major shift toward less invasive treatment.