According to Cologuard, made by Wisconsin-based Exact Sciences, there are three primary reasons why you may receive a testing ...

New ‘concerning’ data find that most US endoscopists aren’t following current polypectomy guidelines for polyps < 1 cm, ...

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)—genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream—may help risk-stratify patients with ...

Thousands in KY go unscreened for colon cancer because they lack access or don't want colonoscopies or stool-based tests, but ...

You should be able to resume normal exercise 24 hours after a colonoscopy. Sedation during the procedure affects your body, so avoid working out until you've fully recovered. Always consult your ...

We all wear our pride on our clothing: sports jerseys, graphic tees, brand logos. It’s not uncommon to pass someone wearing a “Star Wars” shirt or Red Sox jersey, but one company is purposely trying ...

What is MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP)? MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) is an inherited condition that causes abnormal growths, called polyps, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Having polyps can ...

Dr. Usman Shah, who is a medical oncologist at Overlook Medical Center, phase 1 and gastrointestinal oncology medical director, emphasized in an interview with CURE that colorectal cancer screening ...

When Today in Ohio host Laura Johnston turned 45 this year, she faced a medical milestone many dread: her first colonoscopy. Her candid discussion about the experience on the cleveland.com and Plain ...

Polyps are common in people who do not have FAP, but people with FAP have many more polyps at younger ages than would be expected. People with FAP can develop hundreds or thousands of polyps, where ...

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