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

Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer ...

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 ...

A new study underlines the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for colorectal cancer prevention — especially if you’re ...

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 ...

Oncologist Timothy Cannon started his research after treating three marathon runners in a six month span, all of whom had ...

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The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

The polyp removed from President Joe Biden's colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action, his doctor said in a follow-up memo. The ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese and overweight people are more likely to develop colon polyps, a possible precursor to cancer, than are slimmer individuals, according to a new review of past ...