Almost half of all adults in the U.S. develop colon polyps during their lifetime. They're growths that are often benign, but sometimes develop into cancer.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Drugs that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researcher says
Not all polyps turn into cancer, but they should all be removed
Obese and overweight people are more likely to develop colon polyps, a possible precursor to cancer, than are slimmer individuals
Eating foods known to promote inflammation may increase a person's risk of developing polyps in the large intestine, or colon, a new study finds.
Polyps can often be a sure sign that you're going to develop cancer, so what are the signst hat you might be suffering from them? We review a few of them.
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Endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique that is used to mark colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up.
Many patients won't experience any symptoms during the early stages of colorectal cancer. But if they do, these are the 10 most common signs of colon cancer