Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is no longer just a disease of older adults — its incidence is rising sharply ...

This thesis investigates less invasive treatments for large colon polyps and early-stage colon cancer. The focus on a new technique: the colonoscopy-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection (CAL-WR).

For years, healthcare providers have been puzzled by an increase in colorectal cancer cases in young people. Now, new ...

Colorectal cancer is linked to poor diet, long desk work, no exercise and sleep. That’s why docs call it a lifestyle-induced ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

A boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets purchased online has undergone major surgery to remove them. After four days of stomach pain, the 13-year-old boy was admitted to Tauranga Hospital ...

Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

If you have nasal polyps, you likely deal with a range of symptoms, including nasal congestion, loss of smell and taste, and facial pain and pressure. To treat those symptoms, your doctor may have ...

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 ...

Former President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions and has been left with a large scar on his forehead, his office says. Biden’s representative, Kelly Scully, ...