After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

This week, we will be discussing a very important topic, of which a lot of people have never heard while others have only rudimentary knowledge about the condition. Nevertheless, it is becoming an ...

I think it is safe to say that most of us have heard the term colon polyp at some point in our lives. However, many people do not know exactly what a colon polyp is and why it is important to us.

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 ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

It is not fully well determined what causes colon cancer, but several factors including genetic predisposition, environmental, dietary aspects, and certain long standing chronic bowel inflammatory ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths amongst men and women. (Photo via Getty Images) Colon cancer is gaining traction online, as recent research from the American Cancer ...