LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that ...
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A new study published in JAMA Network Open by Hanna Heyman and colleagues provides important insights into how colorectal ...
A new study published in the journal Gastroenterology supports the guidelines suggesting patients ages 50 and older at low risk of colon cancer should receive a screening colonoscopy every 10 years ...
Colorectal cancer is increasing in young adults. Risk factors include age, metabolic syndrome, lifestyle choices, family ...
Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. But with regular screening and early detection, colon cancer can be prevented or successfully treated. This is because ...
Mercy Medical Center gastroenterologist Dr. Raymond Cross explains how ulcerative colitis contributes to cancer risk.