Polyps commonly develop in the colon, sinuses, stomach, cervix, small intestine, bladder, uterus, and even in the nasal cavity, or in any other mucous membrane. Here’s a closer look at the nine common classifications of polyps.
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Scientists seeking a non-invasive, low-cost, screening tool for colorectal cancer have discovered that breath analysis tests offer the potential of an accurate way to identify cancer tissue in colorectal cancer patients. The small Italian study tested the accuracy when 37 breath samples were collected from colorectal cancer patients as well as a control group of […]
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A new study released by researchers at the University of Quebec and Centre INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier reveals that men who work the night shift are almost three times more likely to develop prostate cancer. The study involved 3,137 men who had cancer at one of 11 different sites on their bodies plus 512 men who didn’t […]
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There may be a new treatment for colon cancer- Aspirin. It has been thought to improve colon cancer survival rates, but doctors did not know why. A new study delved into it and came up with surprising results. The study dates back to 1980, where 175,000 participants were documented every two years. During that time, […]
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According to a longitudinal study performed at the Cooper Center, people with high fitness levels during middle age are at decreased risk for developing chronic health conditions later in life. The study tracked 18,670 healthy middle-aged people over a median period of 26 years. At its conclusion, researchers found that those in the highest fitness […]
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