While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps.

New research from BIDMC and Stanford reveals how nasal polyps form in chronic sinusitis, offering hope for improved care and treatment options. Read more.

The aim of this follow-up study was to determine the effect of polypectomy on subsequent death from colorectal cancer. The investigators followed 2602 patients who had had 1 or more polyps removed at ...

Polypectomy (the surgical removal of polyps by colonoscopy) of small polyps found during CT colonography is costly and unnecessary according to a study performed at the University of Wisconsin School ...

April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.

During pregnancy, cervical polyps are benign growths on your cervix that are usually detected during a pelvic exam. Your doctor will let you know if they just need to be monitored or if they should be ...

Many patients attribute these symptoms to frequent “colds”. They may be prescribed antibiotics and other symptomatic ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and the second cause for women, according to the American ...