While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

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 cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

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 ...

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Almost 150,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2011, and almost 50,000 people will die from the disease. The ...