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A colonoscopy is an exam that inspects the inside of the colon and rectum. The entire colon and rectum may be examined or only the rectum and sigmoid colon may be examined (aka sigmoidoscopy). Before proceeding with a colonoscopy, you should keep in mind some…

Colorectal cancer is the third-most common diagnosed cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, with 106,180 new colorectal cancer diagnoses predicted in 2022. It is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths. 1 in 23 men and 1 and 25…

Polyps are usually benign growths that form in any organ of the body. Colon polyps — or colorectal polyps — form on the lining of the colon. They could be as tiny as sesame seeds or be as large as a golf ball. Most colon polyps…