Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

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 ...

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.

Many colorectal cancers begin as polyps. These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm. However, two specific ...

An example of an AI system enhancing colonoscopy care at BHS is called GI Genius. This computer-aided detection tool assists gastroenterologists in identifying polyps during colonoscopies, providing a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight one of the most common—and preventable—cancers affecting both men and women. According to Neeraj Agnihotri, MD with Adventist ...

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 ...

As a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of colorectal cancer and precursor lesions called ...

Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated more than 108,000 people ...