Using a model from the National Polyp Study data, researchers found a dramatic reduction in expected colorectal cancer deaths with screening colonoscopy that cleared the colon of precancerous polyps - ...

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

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising among working-age adults, making it more important than ever to pay attention to your health and schedule routine screenings. Having regular colorectal cancer ...

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 ...

May 26, 2010 — Routinely stopping clopidogrel before colonoscopy/polypectomy may not be needed, according to the results of a single-center, retrospective study ...

Men who have had a potentially precancerous polyp removed during colonoscopy are more likely to develop new polyps than are women, a new study shows. Obese people and those over age 65 are also at ...

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Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...