Among patients with high-risk malignant colorectal polyps, 19% had residual disease, with rates of 25% in the immediate surgery group vs 9% in the nonoperative management group. The rate of rectum and ...

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are linked to a modest but meaningful decrease in the occurrence of colon polyps and CRC. Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

Doctors at Mayo Clinic are staying ahead of cancer without surgery. A Jacksonville Beach woman removed her polyps at Mayo Clinic before they could turn into cancer, without weeks of recovery. The ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Europe, but timely screening can be highly effective in preventing it. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for this purpose. It ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. The post 8 Symptoms of ...

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Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...