Tag: colorectal polyps

Colonscopy exam showing light inside colon
March 15, 2024/Digestive

How Safe Are Colonoscopies?

They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures

Physician examines oversized colon with giant magnifying glass, with report in foreground
March 1, 2024/Digestive

Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start

If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45

Doctor holding a model of a colon with patient
February 29, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

How Long Does It Take Colon Cancer To Grow?

It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment

At-home stool test sample and report generated
February 28, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

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colon polyps size and shape

How Colon Polyp Size, Shape and Growth Pattern Affect Cancer Risk

Not all polyps turn into cancer, but they should all be removed

colon cancer illustration

Is Colon Cancer a Risk Only if It Runs in Your Family?

Discover the truth from a colorectal surgeon

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