Unfortunately, most early signs of colon cancer are often ignored because they mimic less serious conditions. Below we list ...

More good news is that colon cancer treatments have advanced to become less invasive and more effective than in years past. Here’s what to know about colon cancer testing, treatment, and prevention.

While most mushroom-like polyps are removed endoscopically with a surgical tool, Jaime’s polyp was too large and flat. The traditional option would have been to remove that section of the colon.

Most people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 65, but growing numbers of younger adults have been affected in recent years. Colon polyps can be detected with colonoscopy screening.

Types of Surgery to Treat Colon Cancer There is a range of surgeries for colon cancer — from removing a single small polyp to taking out a large section of the colon. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, our ...

Scripps Research is testing a new home-based screening that could detect pre-cancerous polyps before they develop into colon cancer, potentially saving lives through earlier detection.