Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...
The colon is the longest part of our large intestine and is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from the remaining food in our stool. Sometimes, abnormal cells can grow in our colon ...
About 10% of colon cancers are inherited, mainly through Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Knowing your family history for at least three generations helps identify colon cancer ...
AI-enhanced vibrating capsule sensed tissue stiffness to flag abnormal bowel tissue, supporting non-visual approaches to colorectal cancer detection.
When I ask people over the age of 45 if they have had a screening colonoscopy for colon cancer, a lot of them answer “no.” And when I ask them if they plan on getting a colonoscopy in the next few ...
Dr Salhab observed that while not all polyps turn cancerous, some do, and knowing the warning signs helps in their early detecting.