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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

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 ...

While both conditions can cause similar symptoms, hemorrhoids and polyps differ significantly in their nature and location. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus, often caused by ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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 ...