colorectal cancer screening

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Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?

Dr. John Kisiel advocates for regular screening starting at age 45 and says if colorectal cancer is diagnosed early, it is highly treatable.

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What to know when colorectal cancer runs in the family

Gastroenterologist Dr. Lisa Boardman explains how people with a family history of colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of developing the disease.

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The importance of cancer screenings for the LGBTQ community

Fear of discrimination may keep people who identify as LGBTQ from getting potentially lifesaving cancer screenings.

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AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

Artificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reports Mayo-led research team.