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 ...

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and early detection significantly increases treatment success rates. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 154,000 men and ...

Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for ...

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

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 ...