Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD An adenomatous polyp, also known as an adenoma, is an abnormal growth of cells that forms on the colon's lining. These polyps are common, comprising around 70% of ...

Patients with FAP are recommended to have prophylactic removal of the colon, regular endoscopic surveillance of rectal polyps and treatment with cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitors (such as celecoxib ...

Phase Ib study of gevokizumab (GEVO) in combination with standard-of-care (SoC) anticancer therapies in patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), metastatic gastroesophageal cancer ...

Polyps are abnormal tissue growths that can develop in different parts of the body, most often in the colon and the uterus.

Finding and removing colon polyps may help prevent colon cancer. In addition, colon cancer screening may help find cancer early, making a cure more likely. Your gastroenterologist will ...

Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat passes through four tubes: the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called the ...

Risks for bleeding and thrombosis must be taken into account when patients who receive oral anticoagulant therapy undergo elective colonoscopy. Is subsequent surgical removal of polyps or other ...

During a colonoscopy, if abnormal growths, called polyps, are found, they can be removed. Most are benign but will be tested to see if they contain cancer cells. Also, tell your doctor if you have ...