A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Colorectal polyp detection and segmentation represent critical components in the early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Recent advances in deep learning have markedly enhanced the ...

"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

Technology is changing how doctors detect colon cancer. New AI-enhanced imaging tools help physicians find subtle polyps that might otherwise be missed. Learn more from Dr. Michael Wallace, a Mayo ...

In the US, the highest rates of colorectal cancer are found in those of American Indian, Alaska Native, and African American ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and as the years pass, it’s clear that the degree of people under 50 that are being diagnosed with the ...