There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for FAP, a condition characterized by the proliferation of polyps in the colon and/or rectum.

Two or more relatives had colon cancer. Members of your family had adenomatous polyps. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP): This is a rare condition passed down in families. It causes hundreds of ...

“It has been reported that it takes an adenoma [benign polyp] about 5 to 10 years to become an adenocarcinoma [cancer],” says Dr. Eng, who was not involved in the study. “Given that we are ...

Researchers found a split-dose sulfate-based tablet to be noninferior to a split-dose sulfate-based solution for colonoscopy bowel preparation.

Research suggests diet and E coli infections in childhood could be laying the ground for agressive bowel cancer decades later ...

However, his recent social media posts have taken a more personal tone, as he shared his struggles with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Diagnosed in 2023 after discovering a 5-centimeter tumor during a ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a ...

Alarming trends show that colon—or bowel—cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer ...