Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

In a standard colonoscopy, as many as one-third of colorectal polyps and adenomas—typically benign clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon and may be precursors to cancer—can go by ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Colorectal cancer — more widely known as colon cancer — is the second-most-common cause of cancer deaths in the US. 5 But if you catch it early, ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed Tuesday that a colonoscopy he underwent in jest – after losing a bet – revealed a polyp. His doctor said the procedure could have saved his life. "This was potentially ...

In a video for Lead from Behind, both Ryan Reynolds and his friend and Wrexham football club co-owner, Rob McElhenney, underwent preventative colonoscopies Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are letting ...