Colon polyps are growths that occur on the ... Hyperplastic polyp and inflammatory polyp: These are common but usually not cancerous. If yours is rather large, your doctor may recommend getting ...

Changes to DNA can affect oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, resulting in multiple gene changes that may lead to colon cancer. Polyps are growths that form on the inside of the colon.

Not all polyps become cancer ... Certain GI disorders, like inflammatory bowel disease, also raise the odds of colorectal cancer. And it can be hard to tell their symptoms apart.

An antibiotic used to treat infective diarrhea could be an effective drug for a type of inflammatory bowel disease, a new ...

The frequency of polyp diagnoses in close relatives was strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk. Polyp history in second-degree relatives was only influential with multiple polyp diagnoses.

“People with inflammatory bowel disease are at increased risk of developing bowel cancer, but most IBD patients will not ...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a name used to describe a group of disorders created by chronic inflammation of different parts of the intestine. The most common forms of IBD include Ulcerative ...

has had inflammatory bowel disease, or has had colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps. These individuals qualify for a free screening every two years. If a high-risk person has the procedure every ...

Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on examinations that are subsequently repeated due to an inadequate bowel cleansing. The decision to continue ...

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