polyps

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What is familial adenomatous polyposis?

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

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What’s the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

Dr. Johanna Chan explains how screening can help prevent colorectal cancer and discusses alternatives to colonoscopy.

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Artificial intelligence may help identify more colon polyps, detect pancreatic cancer early

Mayo Clinic researchers are using AI to develop ways to find more colon polyps and detect pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage.