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 ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

Early removal prevents over 90% of colorectal cancers, says Professor Moon Jung-rak of Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong ...

AI can increase adenoma detection rates by 10-15%, enhancing colonoscopy effectiveness in reducing colorectal cancer risk. Higher adenoma detection rates correlate with lower interval colorectal ...

We all know how bad breath can be embarrassing at times. In most cases, it is associated with oral or dental hygiene. But ...

New research suggests that biological age — a measure of the body’s physiological state — could predict who is at higher risk for developing colon polyps, a key risk factor for colorectal cancer. For ...

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. The results were presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical ...