Researchers show that genetic analysis of colorectal polyps can uncover cancer predisposition missed by blood-based testing.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the Western world. It is estimated that hereditary factors play a role ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

1 Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China 2 Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Background and aims: Sessile ...

1 Department of Gastroenterology, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, Taicang, Jiangsu, China 2 Department of Pathology, Taicang Affiliated ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has been previously associated with an increased risk of colorectal polyps, but the effect of anti-diabetes medication use on polyp risk remains unclear. Methods: Using pathology ...

Li Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) is an inherited cancer predisposition syndrome with up to 90% lifetime cancer risk and is caused by TP53 pathogenic germline variants (PGVs). Current NCCN guidelines for LFS ...

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 ...