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Gut changes linger years after polyp removal and may signal colorectal cancer risk

Researchers found that women who had undergone colorectal adenoma resection still showed gut microbiome and fecal metabolome ...
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Lasting Gut Microbiome Changes May Keep Colorectal Cancer Risk Elevated After Precancerous Polyps

A new study underlines the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for colorectal cancer prevention — especially if you’re ...
Times of San Diego

My doctor found a colon polyp, now what?

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 ...

5 Myths About Colon Cancer Risk Oncologists Wish You’d Stop Believing

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

3 new low-cost ways to check for colon cancer — that only take 5 minutes

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates ...

Marathon Runners May Have Higher Risk of Colon Cancer, Study Suggests

Oncologist Timothy Cannon started his research after treating three marathon runners in a six month span, all of whom had ...