Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal cancer is the second ...

If polyps were found during your colonoscopy, they were most likely removed. If a polyp was very large, a biopsy or sample ...

If a doctor discovers colon polyps, they will often remove them and test for cancer. If cancer is present, cancer specialists will outline a treatment plan, which may include surgery, chemotherapy ...

Sessile polyps are flat growths that develop in the colon or intestines. There are several types of sessile polyps. These include sessile serrated adenomas, villous adenomas, tubular adenomas ...

People with small polyps like yours are at a low risk for developing colon cancer, so the recommendation by the task force is for a 7-10 year follow-up. Your doctor chose the lower part of this ...