Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Derek Ebner, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, offers tips on how to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier.

Surgery to treat Carole Reisinger's kidney cancer led to a colonoscopy and a second diagnosis: rectal cancer.

Dr. Maria Linnaus discusses the link between obesity and cancer risk and how bariatric surgery may reduce that risk.

Dr. Derek Ebner discusses colorectal cancer in adults under 50, the warning signs, and the importance of seeking medical treatment without delay.

Dr. Linda Hasadsri's experience with genetic testing and colorectal cancer fuels a passion for helping patients find answers in the laboratory.

Sally Blackwell was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 33 after her second child was born. The lifesaving care she received inspired her to find work at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Derek Ebner shares what you need to know to prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early when it's most treatable.

Dr. Jesse Bracamonte discusses the importance of cancer screenings as well as preventive screenings for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

This rare condition causes polyps to form in your colon and rectum that are likely to become cancerous. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Researchers have discovered new genetic markers to identify Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer with high accuracy.