Donna Gainer was enjoying life by hiking, biking and eating healthy. So it was a surprise when she was diagnosed with ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

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 ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

A team-based procedure for removing difficult or large precancerous colon polyps is effective and eliminates the need to take out part of a person's colon to reduce their cancer risk, a small clinical ...

Technology is changing how doctors detect colon cancer. New AI-enhanced imaging tools help physicians find subtle polyps that might otherwise be missed. Learn more from Dr. Michael Wallace, a Mayo ...

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Dear Dr. Gott: Please tell me what causes polyps in the colon. I had 11 removed in 2001, and now I have to have a colon test every year. Every year I have at least two or three more new polyps removed ...