The only way to diagnose and remove polyps is with a colonoscopy, which is why it’s important to start getting cancer screens regularly starting at age 45. “Since it is difficult to tell ...

These agents should be stopped, however, when planning to remove a colon polyp more than 1 cm in size.

Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed shows the newest blood test is more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer ...

People with first-degree relatives who were repeatedly diagnosed with colorectal polyps appeared at increased risk for ...

Colon cancer is often preventable ... because pre-cancers are rare: “I discover polyps in patients like you only 10% of the time, and then remove them before they become cancerous.” ...

St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now offering patients enhanced colonoscopies with the GI Genius ...