Researchers studying over 8,400 colonoscopies discovered that having both adenomas and serrated polyps in the bowel can raise the risk of serious precancerous changes by up to five times. These two ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and with more than 55,000 related deaths expected in 2026 alone, UW Health experts say it’s time to get screened.

"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them," says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

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

Because colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than 50, major medical associations, including the ACS and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have updated their guidelines to ...

In many cases, symptoms of this cancer might not be present, which is why it’s critical to stay up to date on screenings.

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 ...

Colorectal cancer screening means searching for colon and rectal tumors in those without symptoms and at risk patients with no history of colon or rectal polyps or cancer. Colon and rectal cancer are ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first.

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...