Researchers now believe that some families are more prone to cancers than others. Find out how to tell if you are at risk ...

Introduction The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland (ACGBI) 2017 colorectal cancer (CRC) guidelines reaffirmed the longstanding practice of assessing for synchronous cancer in ...

Dr A Hart, Gastroenterology Unit, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK. Background—Flat adenomas are non-exophytic with a flat top or central depression and histologically ...

Anal cancer and hemorrhoids both cause rectal bleeding, but anal cancer symptoms are persistent and may include pain and weight loss. Hemorrhoids are more common than anal cancer and tend to cause ...

Anemia can be an early sign of colon cancer because when a tumor bleeds it reduces red blood cells and iron. Symptoms of colon cancer include changes in bowel habits, narrow stools, and rectal ...

There are many different types of tests or scans you might have to find out if you have cancer. The type you need depends on the symptoms you have and the part of the body affected. You might also ...

The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, examined the relationship between fat in five different areas of the body — the abdomen (belly), visceral fat (around organs ...

Ulcerative colitis is type of an inflammatory bowel disease. Learn about diagnosis, when to see a doctor, FAQ such as how it differs from Crohn's, and more.